Intisar Shanib becomes first woman to head football club in Libya
Summary
Intisar Shanib has become the first woman to lead a football club in Libya by being named president of Darnes Sports Club in Derna. She was chosen after other candidates withdrew and plans to focus on rebuilding the club, especially its youth programs.Key Facts
- Intisar Shanib is now president of Darnes Sports Club, a major football team in Derna, Libya.
- She became president without opposition after other candidates withdrew.
- Shanib is also a member of Libya’s House of Representatives and chairs the women and child affairs committee.
- She aims to develop club investments and focus on youth sports support.
- Darnes Sports Club was founded in 1958 and is known for its strong football tradition.
- The club has faced financial challenges and damage from recent fighting and a major storm in 2023.
- Shanib said leadership should be based on ability, not gender.
- Women leading sports clubs is becoming more common in the Arab and African regions.
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