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Germany legend Monika Staab talks up football mission in Gambia

The former Germany international who guided Frankfurt to Uefa Women's Champions League glory is glad with her new responsibility in Africa

Former Frankfurt manager Monica Staab is excited by the opportunity of helping girls develop football skills across the world and particularly in the Gambia.

Before managerial stints with Bahrain and Qatar national teams, Staab guided German Bundesliga giants Frankfurt to nine domestic titles and one Uefa Women's Champions League title between 1999 and 2004.

The 60-year-old tactician is currently in the Gambia, where she runs the German Gambia Football Project with the responsibility of developing the women's game in the country.