‘We want to be champions!’ Academy trains Cameroon’s next generation of women footballers

Rails Football Academy in the Cameroonian capital Yaounde was set up by former Cameroon star Gaëlle Enganamouit to champion young female players. © Romain Houeix, France 24

As the Africa Cup of Nations draws to a close with Senegal meeting Egypt in the final on Sunday, FRANCE 24 reports from the Rails Football Academy for girls in the Cameroonian capital Yaounde, where most of the football has taken place. The young footballers dream of glory – but have to fight against prejudice and lack of means.