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'We will see the emergence of new stars' - Gambia's M’boge hails Caf Women's Champions League launch

Gambia Football Federation (GFF) head of women's football Sainey M’boge believes the creation of the Caf Women's Champions League will offer the stage to unearth new female stars in Africa.

On Tuesday, the Caf Executive Committee approved the creation of the women's club competition, which will start in 2021, in its plans to grow the women's game.

The development means Caf has begun the implementation of its a four-year women's football strategic plan for Africa, in collaboration with Fifa, decided upon in Egypt last November.

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Women's football has struggled for support on the continent, largely due to the paucity of funds but Fifa has offered a Covid-19 Relief Plan of $500,000 to member associations.