Aisha Falode (Nigeria) - Women's Football Leadership Programme Lausanne 2023

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Group photo during the Women's Football Leadership Programme Lausanne 2023

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Key Programme Aspects

For each edition of this programme, FIFA will make a separate call for applications via a circular letter to all member associations.

Who can apply?

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Submit the application form, accompanied by a curriculum vitae, motivation letter and declaration form.

How to apply?

FIFA encourages its member associations to apply for programmes that fit their needs and that are in line with their own women’s football strategy. 

Application Process

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Chair of Capital Football, New Zealand

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Helen Mallon

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FIFA Support

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Gunn & Jatobá fly women’s football development flag in Dominican Republic

New Zealand's Alana Gunn and Brazil's Simone Jatobá led their countries at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2024™ Both women recently took part in training programmes as part of FIFA's Women's Football Strategy.  

Alana Gunn, Head Coach of New Zealand, reacts during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

A special year for women’s football

All eyes were on women’s football from 20 July to 20 August 2023 for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, which had a 32-team format for the first time and set new benchmarks for the competition. 

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) launched Women Football Campaign 

Vintage year for FIFA-run events

The Women’s World Cup and the U-17 World Cup were among the highlights

Olga Carmona of Spain poses with the trophy after victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final

From Marta’s passionate plea to a rosy-looking future

The forward signed off at the 2019 finals in France by urging those in Brazilian women’s football to consider the state of the game. Simone Jatobá and Ana Lorena Marche are part of the change inspired by the striker’s impassioned post-match interview

Head coach Simone Jatoba of Brazil gives instructions during a training session 

Duggan: Learn to live the game for life and love it

2023 is proving to be quite a year for Football Australia board member Amy Duggan with the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ on home soild preceded by the inspiration that was attendance at the Women in Football Leadership Programme in March. 

Optus Sports presenter and former Matilda Amy Duggan at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Sydney Harbour Bridge Unity Celebration

Aisha Falode pushing the boundaries in Nigeria

Aisha Falode is the current President of the Nigeria Women Football League, with the former journalist participating in the recent Women in Football Leadership Programme where her passion for promoting women's rights in Africa came to the fore.

Aisha Falode (Nigeria) 

Atkinson: Representation needs to reflect the diverse landscape that we live in

We hear from New Zealander Cheri-Lee Atkinson buoyed by recent FIFA's Women in Football Leadership Programme ahead of her nation co-hosting the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup.

Cheri-Lee Atkinson, New Zealand Football Board Member of District Federation during the Women's Football Leadership Programme Lausanne 2023

Setlhoko: This course was an eye-opener for me

Tsholofelo Setlhoko one of the Women in Football Leadership Programme participants. She has been Manager for Women’s Football in Botswana since 2019. 

Botswana Football Association Head of Women’s Football Tsholofelo Setlhoko during the Women's Football Leadership Programme Lausanne

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Tsholofelo Setlhoko at the Women in Football Leadership Programme

Women's Football Leadership Programme Lausanne 2023

Tsholofelo Setlhoko, Botswana FA Head of Women's Football

Women in Football Leadership Programme: building networks; strengthening the sport

36 participants from all around the world have been selected by FIFA to attend the latest edition of the Women in Football Leadership Programme (WFLP), which is being held from Monday 6 to Friday 10 March in Lausanne (Switzerland).

Sabrina Suarez: Training is key to turning obstacles into opportunities 

Football has been a part of Sabrina Suarez’s life for as long as she can remember, since she started watching her three older brothers kicking a ball around. 

Sabrina Suárez, Deputy Secretary General of the Venezuelan Football Federation

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FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE PROGRAMME

Women's Football Strategy

Women's Football Strategy programme is designed to support associations in developing these new strategies, or revising and improving existing strategies in a tailor-made approach.

uana Ortegon of Colombia and Licheng Wang of China compete for the ball during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022

League Development

League Development programme focuses on supporting member associations by introducing new competitions or strengthening existing ones, as well as capacity-building for coaches to create a safe and structured environment in which players can grow.

A view of the players during FIFA Forward Morocco

Women’s Football Campaign

Women’s Football Campaign is designed to support associations in delivering grassroots and small-sided football events to boost the participation of young girls and promote existing competitions and programmes. 

Kids play on the FIFA Women’s World Cup Unity pitch in Adelaide/Tarntanya

Women in Football Leadership

Women in Football Leadership addresses the need to have higher female representation in football’s decision-making bodies.

Aisha Falode (Nigeria)  - Women's Football Leadership Programme Lausanne 2023

Coach Mentorship

Coach Mentorship programme falls within the scope of FIFA’s Technical Capacity-Building Programme. The goal is to support the process of getting more female coaches to occupy and retain positions at the top level.

Kat Smith visits Iraia Iturregi in Bilbao as part of FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme

Coach Education Scholarships

Coach Education Scholarships programme is aligned with FIFA’s objective to increase the number of qualified female coaches working in the game.

Women’s football: Coach Education Scholarships

Capacity-Building for Administrators

Capacity-Building for Administrators programme falls within the scope of building capacity at member association level to drive the development of women’s football in the region and help FIFA to implement its Women’s Football Strategy.

Kenya Strategy Launch - Capacity building for administrators

Club Licensing

Club Licensing is part of FIFA’s new approach to support the professionalisation of the women’s game by raising the standards of clubs and leagues in women’s football. 

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Women in Football Leadership

Provide a learning platform for women who are already in football structures