10/25/10

Creation of national women's football championship in Algeria

ALGIERS- The Federal Office of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) decided on Tuesday the creation of a national women's football championship, as well as regional championships and a championship for under 20 and another for under 17. With a view to developing women's football, the FAF's office also decided to create a federal commission for women's football, in charge of implementing a development programme, the FAF, announced. The FAF will put at the disposal of this commission "all the means necessary to the success of its mission," the source added. Algeria has qualified for the 2010 Africa Women's Nations Cup, which will be held in South Africa from 29 October to 14 November.   
Source: http://www.aps.dz/an/page6.asp