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August 17, 2024
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Jackline Juma, stepping where no woman has stepped before

Jackline Juma, stepping where no woman has stepped before

Former Kenya international becomes the first woman in Kenya to be appointed head coach of a men's Premier League side...

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Jackline Juma has made history by becoming the first woman to be appointed head coach of an elite male team in the Kenyan Premiership, signing a one-year deal with FC Talanta on August 10. This groundbreaking move could also mark her as the first woman to coach a top-tier men's team in Africa and potentially globally.

  • Jackline Juma, a CAF A licensed coach and former Harambee Starlets player, was previously coach of Gor Mahia Queens in the National Women's Super League.
  • Godfrey Mwaloma, CEO of FC Talanta, stated that Juma's appointment was based on her credentials and the league's requirement for CAF A or CAF PRO coaching licenses.
  • Juma looks to inspire other women, emphasizing that gender should not hinder female coaches from reaching the highest levels of the sport.

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