Tag: Women’s Football

Breaking African football’s menstrual health ‘taboo’

As women's football grows in popularity across Africa, one challenge is confronting…

Celestine Karoney Celestine Karoney

‘Controlling 22 players on the field is amazing’

Gbemisola Yusuf is a woman who likes to be in charge. And,…

Emmanuel Akindubuwa Emmanuel Akindubuwa

Janine van Wyk: a life of smashing down barriers in South Africa

Journey that started as her township team’s only white girl has taken…

Humans of Africa Humans of Africa

Hazel Nali: Defying parents’ opposition to reach World Cup

As a child, Hazel Nali constantly got in trouble for playing football.…

Celestine Karoney Celestine Karoney

The dilemmas facing a young Gambian female footballer

Ajara Samba says she is combining her university studies, working and playing…

Momodou Bah, BBC Momodou Bah, BBC