Monica Mwenda

As a woman in football Monica has made it her business to reach as many young talented African female players in her local and international environment, pushing young players to improve challenge and strive to improve their own development within a often difficult environment. Her knowledge of outstanding young African female players deserves to be recognised and acknowledged which in turn can only be a positive step in enhancing womens football not only in her own country of Zambia but the wider football community. Her achievements to date have been to introduce more than 6 players to the seniors women's nation team starting as juniors in the local teams transitioning into senior teams and onto international levels. Her continued success will help many female footballers realise their dreams and keep pushing the boundaries in women's football.