Nigeria, May 7 -- High in the mountainous capital of Ethiopia, a quiet revolution in African football is taking shape; not on the pitch, but in the classroom.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has brought together top female minds from across the continent for the in-person phase of its Women's Instructors Development Program.

Among them is Nigeria's Wemimo Mathew, head coach of Remo Stars Ladies, representing her nation in a gathering designed to reshape the future of women's football from the grassroots up.

In Addis Ababa this week, the focus isn't on players or officials, but on a vital group often behind the scenes; female instructors tasked with developing the next wave of African football talent.

CAF's intensive five-d...