“I’m in prison is very complicated here,” said one of the prisoners who participated in the plan in NASAW.
“We are controlled on everything. It gives us a headache.
“But it’s my passion for my passion, so when we heard the course I was very happy to be part of it.
“We have learned a lot of skills, such as drible techniques.
Former Ghana international Mercy Tago, who represented his country at the 1999 Women’s World Cup, and coached the Black Queen, was one of the coaches when the CAF course was held in NSAWAM.
He stresses how he can help prisoners in society.
“You can do something with this permit. When they leave prison, they can start from their local areas,” Tago said.
“They will go to prison for reforms. Therefore, this course can help them continue in their lives.
In Freatoon, Johannes works with CAF and FIFA to see how the plan can be implemented in other African countries – but also farther from Asia and South America.
He believes football has the strength that changes the lives of young women in similar circumstances around the world.
“It’s the use of football for positive social change,” Johansson said.
“It’s much more than 90 minutes on the pitch. That’s an example.