Samira Suleman: Former Black Queens Captain Completes UEFA A Diploma
- Former Black Queens skipper Samira Suleman has reached another milestone in her transition into coaching
- Her latest accomplishment places her among a select group of Ghanaian women to attain such heights
- Samira, who kicked off her career with Hasaacas Ladies, spent the bulk of her playing days in Iceland
Samira Suleman has taken another giant step in her coaching journey after completing the UEFA A Diploma course.
The certificate, presented to her after months of dedication, is one of the highest coaching qualifications in European football.
With this, she joins a small but growing number of Ghanaian women breaking into elite coaching ranks.
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Samira Suleman earns UEFA A coaching diploma
Sharing her excitement on X, Suleman wrote:
“Pleased to have successfully completed the UEFA A Diploma. Grateful to my instructors, mentors, and colleagues for their guidance. Excited to keep contributing to the game’s growth.”
This new achievement comes nearly a year after she secured her UEFA Certificate in Football Management.
Her announcement quickly drew warm reactions from fans and colleagues within Ghana’s football fraternity. YEN.com.gh has gathered some of the responses from X (formerly Twitter):
Sports journalist @Fentuo_ wrote:
"Congratulations, coach!!"
@moses_twum20258 added:
"Congratulations, sister 🎊 👏"
@ikekoomson chimed in:
"Congratulations, coach. Can't wait for the time you will be in the dugout for the Black Queens. We will meet on a space soon. Be blessed."
@gladstonedotsey summed up:
"Coach Suleman, I am happy for the attainment of this milestone."
Since then, Suleman has been steadily building her coaching profile, balancing youth development work in Iceland with training stints across Scandinavia.
Her pursuit of excellence has taken her beyond the pitch.
Last year, she travelled to Denmark, where she spent time with FC Nordsjaelland and Michael Essien.
She also had stints with FC Copenhagen and Lyngby, observing different styles and learning from top-level professionals.
“I had the opportunity to visit these prominent clubs: FC Nordsjælland, FC Copenhagen (FCK) and Lyngby. Overall, the experiences from the clubs provided invaluable insights into different coaching philosophies and strategies that will enhance my own coaching journey. Thanks Mike,” she shared, as quoted by Ghanasoccernet.
Suleman’s career path reflects her determination to give back to the game.
She has been actively involved in community football projects and grassroots initiatives, with a passion for creating opportunities for young girls. Her story is one of resilience and reinvention.
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Exploring Suleman's playing career before coaching
Before stepping into coaching, Suleman carved out a respected playing career.
She began with Hasaacas Ladies before moving abroad to join Víkingur Ólafsvík in 2015, per Playmakerstats.
For Ghana, she delivered memorable moments, including a goal against Ethiopia in the 2014 African Women’s Championship qualifiers, a semifinal strike at the 2015 African Games against Ivory Coast, and a brace that secured qualification to the 2016 African Women’s Championship in Cameroon.
Watch Suleman's rise in football:
Now equipped with a UEFA A Diploma, she stands ready to inspire the next generation, showing that the transition from player to coach can be as impactful as the goals she once scored.
Essien achieves managerial milestone
In a related story, YEN.com.gh highlighted that former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has achieved another milestone in his managerial journey.
The Chelsea legend, who is steadily carving a career in football management, has completed the UEFA Certificate in Football Management.
Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
