GermanyThe Women's African Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to begin in Morocco on July 26, features 16 teams competing for the continental title. Despite the excitement around the event, there is limited representation of female head coaches, with only four of the participating nations having women in those roles—Cameroon, Zambia, Kenya, and South Africa. To meet FIFA regulations, some teams have appointed female assistant coaches. South Africa stands out as a leader in this area, with Desiree Ellis, a four-time African Women’s Coach of the Year, leading the national team. Ellis advocates for more countries to adopt policies supporting female coaches, emphasizing the need for both appointments and institutional backing. In Kenya, Jackline Juma highlights the lack of trust and support for female coaches compared to their male counterparts and proposes measures such as requiring female head coaches for women’s teams in club licensing.
Bias read (Center): The article presents perspectives from multiple stakeholders—female coaches, officials, and regional football associations—without overtly favoring any side. It reports on efforts to increase gender diversity in coaching roles while acknowledging challenges and progress across different regions. No
