Liberian FA launches landmark strategic plan for women’s football – Her Football Hub

The Liberian Football Association has launched an ambitious four-year strategic plan that will aim to develop and invest in women’s football. Running from 2024 to 2027, the plan will focus on finding a path to professionalisation, as well as developing the sport at a grassroots level.

The announcement of the plan was led by the Confederation of African Football’s Head of Women’s Football, Meskerem Goshine.

“This initiative marks a pivotal moment for the development of women’s football in Liberia. It reflects the strong commitment by the LFA and the people of Liberia to promote gender equality and to empower women in football.

“This is a profile investment into the future of women’s football in Liberia. By prioritising the girls and the development of the women’s game, the LFA is laying the foundation for great opportunity for young female players,” Goshine summarised.

FIFA and CAF collaborated to develop talent in Africa

It’s a great sign of intent for the future from the LFA, heavily welcomed by the CAF, which has helped other countries in Africa take great steps forward by focusing funding in this way. Earlier in 2024, FIFA and the CAF collaborated on a workshop attended by the operational leaders of its member nations.

Topics that were delved into over the collaborative seminar included strategic planning, leadership, communication, marketing, safeguarding, and club licensing.

African women dominating the NWSL

Africa has seen many of its countries take massive strides. Such success includes Malawi’s historic win in the COSAFA Championship. Zambian duo Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji, as well as Malawian sensation Temwa Chawinga, have taken the NWSL by storm in 2024. A sign of the developing women’s football culture on the continent.

What’s next for Liberia?

It’s going to be a substantial amount of time before we can tell whether Liberia have the same successes with their next generation of women’s footballers as the likes of Zambia and Malawi. Nonetheless, funding and collaboration from the CAF and FIFA is a great starting point.

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