Nigerien football administrators train in Dosso
F ext{ }nifoot organizes a two-day workshop on leadership and governance for women in football.
The secretary general of the Dosso prefecture, M. Abdou Tikire Ibrahim, opened a two-day workshop for women football administrators in Dosso on October 25, 2026. Organized by the Nigerien Football Federation (F ext{ }nifoot), the training focuses on leadership, governance, and player protection. FIFA expert Mme Armel Azihar attended the opening ceremony, which also included participants from the Tillab ext{ }ri and Tahoua regions.
M. Ibrahim highlighted that despite F ext{ }nifoot's efforts, women's football faces challenges like socio-cultural barriers and funding issues. He noted an insufficient number of women's teams in Dosso, calling for increased mobilization to expand participation. The workshop also covers safeguarding principles, including child protection and prevention of abuse.
Mme Azihar described the event as a platform for sharing experiences and collaboration, aiming to equip participants with tools to develop women's football within their clubs. This marks her fifth visit to Niger and first to Dosso. The training is supported by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA.
Why it mattersWomen administrators in Niger are receiving training to improve leadership, governance, and player protection in women's football.