Invest a lot in Women’s Football – Gecheo

The Executive Director of the Council of East and Central African Football Associations (CECAFA), Auka Gecheo has asked partners, stakeholders and governments in the region to invest more in women’s football.

Speaking at the Press conference held at the FUFA technical Centre in Njeru, Jinja ahead of the climax of the CECAFA Women’s U-20 Championship, Gecheo said there is a lot of potential in women’s football that needs more support.

“It is my very strong believe that we shall see our women’s teams in the region qualify for global competitions even faster than the men,” added Gecheo.

He noted that the CECAFA Women’s U-20 Championship has been fantastic because it has given teams chance to have as many games and those that are still in contention in the FIFA Women U-20 World Cup qualifiers to prepare better.

Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, the CECAFA Women’s championship local organizing committee chairperson also has called upon the Ugandan government to prioritize salary payments for all female players and their coaches alike, featuring in the different national women’s’ teams within the country.

She made it clear that having salary enhancements will grow football among the women faster. Nakiwala said the tournament Uganda is hosting has been a huge success with the highest levels of competition being exibited.

The regional CECAFA Women’s U-20 Championship attracted Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Burundi, Tanzania and hosts Uganda.