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How African women's sport grew - despite everything - in 2020https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/55487035

There were also victories for women in football as two African football club giants, Congo's AS Vita, and Tanzania's Simba FC, appointed Bestine Kazidi and Barbara Gonzalez as Club President and CEO respectively. This is the first time in the history of the clubs that women have been appointed to top leadership positions. Meanwhile, the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) assigned former international player Bochra Hajij, the presidency of the CAVB, with the Moroccan becoming its first female president. As the world learns to adjust to the new normal, women's sport in Africa aims to continue thriving - as long as it is given the right amount of support.--There's a lot to look forward to in Africa - so proud of my beloved continent :-) Posted by @iynna