The Liberia FA's new president Izetta Wesley

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Liberian Izetta Sombo Wesley has become the first woman to head a national football association in Africa by taking over the running of her country's ruling body.

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Does her appointment open the door for more women to get involved in the administration of the sport throughout the rest of the continent?

Liberia appoint Izetta Wesley

Can a woman bring a new perspective to the way football is run?

Is it possible for a woman to make a difference in a sport that is dominated from top to bottom by men?

No matter how controversial your views might be, use the form on the right to have your say.

The question here is not what sex should have the job. The real deal is to find the individual who has the qualities, experience, honesty, toughness and the desire to do all the things that are needed to bring success to this very important entity. If this woman is up to the challenge, then let us Liberians stand with her and give her all the support she needs.
Sylvester Kabakole, U.S.A.

This is good news for football in Africa. I think Mrs Wesley has a sensible head on her shoulders and, with our support, can make the difference.
Daniel Attoh, Rhode Island, USA

I am totally delighted by this decision and I congratulate Mrs Wesley for being elected, as well as the Liberian FA and football lovers of Liberia for the brave and courageous decision.
Felix Mailiy, Southampton

There is a conflict between those said to be connoisseurs of football for having played it and those who have the relevant administration skills (whether former players or not). So if Izetta is in the latter camp, she should have the chance to prove all the doubters wrong.
Kally Boss, London

I wish to congratulate Ms Wesley on her new assignment. As a Liberian, I believe she has the requisite training and skills to move the FA forward. I also believe that it is about time we gave a chance to females to partake in the running of our football programmes in Africa. Certainly for the last few decades we have tried the males and it hasn't worked. Perhaps the females can infuse a new level of dynamism into our programme. Izetta, the ball is in your court.
Richelieu Allison, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Wait and see, for you will be surprised. I know Izetta from Liberia and I can attest she has the "charm and ability" to move football forward in Liberia. She also knows the challenge is not hers alone but for all women around the world. Those of you who still doubt the capacity of women, in a few months` time you will come back to suggest that "all our FA leaders should be made of women" because they can indeed do the work better than us men.
Roger Domah, Africa University, Zimbabwe

I think it is the right time for women to emerge at the helm of African football governing bodies. African men are becoming so corrupt and they get to administrative positions not to deliver but to enrich themselves. If this is the era for women, let's try them and see if they can change the face of African football. Why not have a woman as Caf president tomorrow? Women, this is your time so do it - and do it well.
John Enyabe Ndone, Suwon, South Korea

If she has what it takes to do the job, she should be given the support.
Efosa Kepler Obanor, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

I am very happy about this decision. This is history in the making, a powerful statement and proof that women too can be administrators. For so long women have been ignored by sports administrators in Africa. Maybe if Nigeria appointed a female NFA chairman it would be more organised. I hope Liberians support this woman and allow her to do the job to the best of her ability.
Ayodele Odumade, London

I think this is great for African football and women as a whole. I think Izetta will do well and open doors for more women to contribute towards the development of soccer in the continent.
William F. Stewart Jr., Houston, Texas, USA

Izetta is a lawyer, a seasoned match commissioner and has a great passion for football. She could be very successful if she can clamp down on theft within the Liberian FA, raise the bar for club football, and invest in youth development and continuity.
George Yuoh, Minnesota, USA

Men have had their chance to run African football and have failed woefully. I think it is fair to give women the chance too!
Maxwell Eyram Afari, A Ghanaian in Brazil

African women have carried Africa on their back for centuries. Managing soccer will be a breeze for them.
Yosias Selemon, New York, USA

I don't know what Izetta Wesley's antecedents in football are. If Liberia could appoint or vote her as head of the FA, it means she is up to the task. If women could be appointed as ministers I don't see why she cannot run the FA. She needs the co-operation of all Liberians, George Weah inclusive, to give new life to Liberian football.
Patrick Omorodion, Lagos, Nigeria

If she is a competent administrator, she will be successful. Not all men have served the game well, so maybe a woman will be able to restrict corruption.
G. Mutaya Msisha, Blantyre, Malawi

African FA's need a female touch in order to have things worked out in a straight and fair manner. Who needs conservative old men in charge?
Mojalefa Mnguni, Johannesburg, South Africa

I feel that Izetta Wesley is the worst choice for the LFA right now. The LFA needs someone who has not contributed to the numurous problems in the past. I think Penny Bestment or George Weah will do a lot better in this position.
Dwanah Sumo , USA

I think her appointment is one of the best things to have happened to African football and I pray that my country Nigeria will take a similar step.
Ikeri Joy, Nigeria

This is a very controversial question to ask but I do think that women can improve football in Africa. There will be more objective decisions on coaching appointments than the usual influenced ones which has been a major problem in African football. Izetta Wesley will need to be firm in her decision making and be open to criticism, as she will get a lot of it and may not be given enough time to prove herself if Liberia fail to win games very soon. I wish her all the best.
Dayo Ogunmuyiwa, England.

Yes, women can help improve African football. One of the perennial complaints of sub-Saharan African footballers is a lack of attention to players and team welfare. African women have a long established and respected tradition of being carers in a practical and psychological sense. Izetta Sombo Wesley can use her skills to get the very best out of Liberian footballers despite financial and other social constraints. In so doing she will pave the way for more women to get involved in the administration of football in Africa.
Nuesiri Emmanuel, Oxford, UK

Congratulations to Mrs. Izetta Sombo Wesley but it is curious that she emerged as the head of Liberia's FA at a time that the perennially war-troubled nation not only lacks a formidable male national team, but is bereft of any semblance of a female national team. I doubt if the appointment of Wesley would encourage similar moves across Africa, as is probably being thought. At least, not in the next ten years.
Afolabi Gambari, Mutare, Zimbabwe