FIFA has introduced a new regulation requiring female representation in coaching and technical roles for all women’s teams, a move expected to reshape structures in countries like Nigeria.

FIFA has officially mandated a "female-first" coaching requirement for all women’s national teams, a landmark shift aimed at breaking the glass ceiling in international football.Under the new regulations approved on March 19, 2026, every nation competing in FIFA-sanctioned women’s tournaments must ensure their technical bench includes...

MANCHESTER, England March 19 : Every team in a FIFA women's competition will be required to have at least one female head or assistant coach, part of sweeping new regulations from soccer's governing body aimed at boosting the number of women coaching at the highest levels.The regulations, approved by the FIFA

MANCHESTER, England March 19 : Every team in a FIFA women's competition will be required to have at least one female head or assistant coach, part of sweeping new regulations from soccer's governing body aimed at boosting the number of women coaching at the highest levels.The regulations, approved by the FIFA