Rwanda Football Association (Ferwafa) is keen on appointing a technical director in charge of women’s football at grassroots, clubs and national team levels. According to the Ferwafa technical director, Lee Johnson, this development is part of the restructuring process of women’s football in the country. “This will provide us with a unique opportunity to work with someone that is dedicated and passionate about growing women’s football and seeing the coaches who attended the women’s football workshop with the English FA last week, it shows the passion they have for the game,” explained Johnson. He further added that, “We need someone who understands how to develop women’s football from grassroots level to the top. For us, that is a massive step forward. It is something I am looking forward to as technical director.” Johnson however, noted that the position will not be a separate department but rather the new women’s technical director will work alongside the male counterpart. “Whatever Ferwafa decides to do, the women and girls programme will do as well so that is why we have the youth leagues for both boys and girls,” added the Englishman. The successful candidate will be named at the end of next month. editorial@newtimes.co.rw
