Despite the myriad challenges, Rasha Elghorour, left, still believes that the resumption – and future growth – of women’s football in Libya is an achievable goal.
Rasha Elghorour became the first Libyan to enroll in the Fifa Master’s programme and after graduating joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as an assistant general coordinator. All photos: CAF
Rasha Elghorour's current role focusses on delivering the CAF Women’s Champions League.
When Rasha Elghorour, right, made her international debut for Libya in 2016, she hoped it would be the first appearance of many, the start of a long national team career.
When the second significant wave of Libya's six-year civil war hit in 2019, women’s football ended in the country. It has never resumed.
Rasha Elghorour, left, first fell in love with football age seven. She remembers playing with her relatives and friends on the streets, always sporting a baggy Manchester United shirt.
Despite the myriad challenges, Rasha Elghorour, left, still believes that the resumption – and future growth – of women’s football in Libya is an achievable goal.
Rasha Elghorour became the first Libyan to enroll in the Fifa Master’s programme and after graduating joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as an assistant general coordinator. All photos: CAF
Rasha Elghorour's current role focusses on delivering the CAF Women’s Champions League.
When Rasha Elghorour, right, made her international debut for Libya in 2016, she hoped it would be the first appearance of many, the start of a long national team career.
When the second significant wave of Libya's six-year civil war hit in 2019, women’s football ended in the country. It has never resumed.
Rasha Elghorour, left, first fell in love with football age seven. She remembers playing with her relatives and friends on the streets, always sporting a baggy Manchester United shirt.
Despite the myriad challenges, Rasha Elghorour, left, still believes that the resumption – and future growth – of women’s football in Libya is an achievable goal.
Rasha Elghorour looking to revive women's football in Libya
