Sierra Leone Premier League side East End Tigers have made history after the appointment of Victoria Conteh as their head coach for the 2019-20 season.
Conteh is the first woman to coach a top-flight team in the country, having previously led the nation’s senior international women’s team.
Conteh, 45, has an A License from the Confederation of African Football, with her appointment confirmed by the club’s Twitter account.
She started her tenure with a 1-1 draw at home to Kallon FC that has seen the side take four points from their opening two games of the new season.
Conteh is a police officer and the club had to seek a special release from her day job to allow her to take up the post.
Tigers finished ninth in the 13-team Premier League last season, just four points above the relegation zone, which has prompted the change in coach.
They have made a number of new signings, including forward Phillip Neville, who netted in their 1-0 victory over RSLAF that got their season under way.
The league was won by rivals East End Lions in July 2019.
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— East End Tigers FC Sierra Leone (@EndTigers) December 19, 2019
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Victoria Conteh.
She becomes the first full-time female head coach in the Sierra Leone top-flights to lead a male squad.
She is a Police Officer and a qualified CAF A Licence coach. pic.twitter.com/RndrCRUAsq
