The academy gets its name from the train tracks that hem the playing ground and turn into informal stands for the local spectators, who gather to watch the girls' teams play all-male sides. Its star player, Gaelle Enganamouit, was the brains behind RFA - the West African country's first female soccer academy. Gaelle Enganamouit really wants these kids to be the next generation," he said. She is studying for her final baccalaureate exams, but the dream for her and Pouadjeu is to play soccer at a professional level like their benefactor. "I've seen Gaelle (Enganamouit) play on TV.

Source: The Star May 22, 2019 08:14 UTC