The Malian Football Federation, Femafoot, recently organized a training session for about 100 journalists on the latest changes to the game's rules, Video Assistant Referee (VAR) protocol, and penalty execution. The event was opened by Me Famakan Dembélé, the second vice-president of Femafoot, who emphasized the importance of this training for the development and professionalization of Malian football. The session aimed to enhance the knowledge of journalists in analyzing and commenting on football matches.
The training covered various topics, including recent modifications to the game's rules, VAR protocol, management of challenges, analysis of tactical fouls, offside rule, and penalty execution. Koman Coulibaly, president of the Central Referees Commission, highlighted the significance of sharing knowledge with the press, stating that it would benefit the entire Malian football community. The journalists were encouraged to actively participate in the session to improve their understanding of the game.
Oumar Baba Traoré, president of the Association of Malian Sports Journalists (AJSM), welcomed the initiative, which strengthens the partnership between Femafoot and sports journalists. He urged the participants to fully engage in the training, emphasizing that it would enable them to provide accurate and informative commentary on football matches. The session is expected to be the first of a series of training programs.
The training session is part of Femafoot's efforts to improve the quality of football in Mali. The federation has also been working to enhance the skills of referees, with a series of training sessions organized for them. The new season is set to start soon, and these training programs aim to ensure that both referees and journalists are well-equipped to handle the demands of the game.
The event was attended by several notable figures, including Ibrahim Haïdara and Samuel Samir Kria, who served as instructors for the session. The journalists were provided with a comprehensive overview of the changes to the game's rules and the VAR protocol. This training is expected to improve the quality of sports journalism in Mali.
The training session was also seen as an opportunity to strengthen the relationship between Femafoot and the media. Me Famakan Dembélé emphasized the crucial role that journalists play in explaining the game to the public and contributing to a better understanding of the sport. The session provided a platform for journalists to engage with referees and experts, enhancing their knowledge and understanding of the game.
The Femafoot initiative has been welcomed by the AJSM, which sees it as a positive step towards improving the quality of sports journalism in Mali. The training session is expected to have a positive impact on the way football is reported and analyzed in the country. The journalists who participated in the session are expected to play a key role in disseminating accurate information about football to the public.
Key points
- Femafoot trains journalists on recent changes to game rules and VAR protocol to improve sports journalism in Mali.
