CAF E-Learning
Pathways, leadership and competition growth
This pathway helps member associations build stronger opportunities for women and girls by connecting coaching, player development, leadership, competitions and operational planning.
Department
Women's Football
Women's Football is central to the future of African football. The department develops sustainable pathways for female players, coaches, administrators, referees and leaders through education, competitions, youth programmes and strategic support.
DevelopmentPlayers, coaches, youth and festivals
CompetitionsU15, U17, GIFT, AFCON and clubs
LeadershipAdministrators, strategy and operations
Why women's football matters
The Women's Football department focuses on removing barriers and building systems that last. Through education and programme support, it helps stakeholders improve competitions, coaching environments, leadership opportunities and player pathways.
Scope of work
- Elite coaching and player development for women's teams
- Leadership programs for female administrators
- Competition planning and club support
- Community outreach to grow participation
Impact on African football
Investment in women's football expands participation, raises national team standards and creates new leadership opportunities across the continent. Stronger structures give talented girls and women the visibility, support and professional environments they need to thrive.
Department Goals
Pathways for women and girls across African football
Develop people and pathways
Support coaches, players, youth programs, festivals and leadership development so women and girls have stronger opportunities at every level.
Connect development with competitions
Link education to U15, U17, GIFT, U20, AFCON, Women Champions League, futsal and beach soccer competition activity.
Strengthen strategy and operations
Organize programs through clear planning, reporting and coordination so development activity can be measured and improved over time.
Advise football leadership
Prepare practical recommendations and learning evidence for women football committees and decision makers across CAF structures.
Available courses
Women's Football Development
Explore the strategies, planning methods and practical tools needed to develop sustainable women's football programmes, supported by comprehensive quizzes and resources.
Starts: 2026-07-06 Open courseWomen's Coaching Leadership
Develop coaching skills for the women's game, with attention to player pathways, training environments and long-term performance support.
Starts: 2026-07-15 Open courseWomen's Football Administration
Learn how to manage women's competitions, teams and development programmes with strong planning, safeguarding and stakeholder coordination.
Starts: 2026-08-18 Open courseTalent Pathways for Women
Create effective scouting, talent identification and development systems that help female players progress from grassroots to elite football.
Starts: 2026-09-08 Open courseReady to join this pathway?
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