KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Sabah FA Women's Team assistant head coach Petronella Douny has made history as the first Malaysian woman to obtain the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) Pro Diploma coaching certificate.
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), in a statement today, said she earned the qualification through the AFC-JFA (Japan Football Association) Diploma Course for Elite Female Coaches, which spanned one year and three months and comprised four training modules - three in Japan and one in China.
FAM said the opportunity arose after it received an offer from JFA to send a coach for the elite programme.
After reviewing the qualifications and backgrounds of suitable candidates, FAM nominated Petronella, qualifying her for a full scholarship with no participation costs.
The association said the achievement would serve as a catalyst for ongoing efforts to produce more highly qualified women coaches capable of competing on the Asian and international stages.
"Petronella's achievement proves that the right opportunities, support, and development pathways can produce more high-calibre women coaches to contribute to the progress of the nation's football," FAM said.
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