Monrovia -A three-day Confederation of African Football (CAF) Regional Medical Course for WAFU has concluded in Monrovia.
By Christopher C Walker [email protected]
The course brought together 18 medical professionals from the nine-member associations of WAFU aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skills in medical topics such as the CAF MRI Protocol, the CAF Anti-Doping Strategy 2023-2025, heat stroke, exertional sickling, and more, all aimed at ensuring better care for players in the region.
Liberia was represented by Liberia Football Association’s Medical Manager Dr. Clarence Yaskey and Dr. Gloria Luogon.
The course was held from December 2 to 4 with an aim to equip medical professionals with the expertise required to manage the health and safety of football players at all levels of the sport.
The course was generally aimed at doctors, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals working in the football industry, including those involved in managing national teams, clubs, and regional leagues across Africa.
The course facilitators were CAF Medical Manager, Dr. Boubakary Sidiki; CAF Medical Committee member, Dr. Yasser Abdel Rahman; and CAF Anti-Doping Unit Senior Manager, Sherif Abou El Enein.
Speaking at the closing, Liberia Football Association President, who is also WAFU Vice President and CAF Executive, Member Mustapha I. Raji, expressed his gratitude to the three facilitators, led by CAF Medical Manager Dr. Boubakary Sidiki, for their commitment and dedication in sharing knowledge and improving capacity in West Africa and across the continent.
President Raji emphasized that the capacity-building initiative and the efforts of the CAF Medical Committee reflect CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe’s commitment to stabilizing football in Africa by improving every sector.
He congratulated the participants and encouraged them to pass on the knowledge gained to other medical professionals in their home countries, helping to increase participation and enhance the safeguarding of players in the WAFU A zone and across Africa.