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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>The Malian Football Federation (FEMAFOOT), with key support from FIFA, will launch the third edition of the Women\u2019s Football Festival on Saturday, November 29, 2025.<\/b><\/p>\n

This flagship event aims to actively promote and strengthen the practice of sport among young Malian women.<\/p>\n

More than 300 participants, aged 8 to 15, are expected at the Mamadou Konate\u0301 Stadium.<\/p>\n

The day will be entirely dedicated to sport, but also to the education and personal development of future female footballers.<\/p>\n

The program has been designed to create a positive atmosphere, focused on encouraging self-confidence, inclusion, and the development of these young talents.<\/p>\n

After being hosted in Bougouni in 2021 and Kati in 2024, it is now the turn of the capital, Bamako, to host this major annual celebration of women\u2019s soccer.<\/p>\n

The event promises to be a real boost for the development of women\u2019s soccer in Mali.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Lesotho<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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