FC Bayern Women agrees partnership with Petrichor Football Association

FC Bayern Women will be collaborating with the Petrichor Football Association in Cameroon, sending a signal for the targeted promotion of women's football in the region.

The partnership with the organisation, which is committed to developing youth football in the Central African country, focuses on providing long-term support for young female footballers. The Munich-based club will contribute its know-how in women’s and girls’ football, nutrition and club management, while also providing ongoing training for Petrichor’s coaching team. The aim is to pave the way for talented players to enter professional football and open up new prospects for them through education and support programmes.

FC Bayern Women will support the Petrichor Football Association in the areas of women's and girls' football, nutrition and club management. | © FC Bayern / Petrichor

De Sá Fardilha: ‘Share our knowledge and expertise’

Francisco De Sá Fardilha, sporting director of women’s football at FC Bayern, highlighted the significance of the collaboration: “We want to support Petrichor in its long-term growth and share our knowledge and expertise with the staff. The passion for football in Cameroon really impressed us. During our visit in October 2024, we got to see how well-regarded FC Bayern is there. Through this partnership, we hope to encourage even more girls and women to discover their passion for football and give them better prospects through a structured educational programme, both on and off the pitch.”

Young girls from the Petrichor Football Association were delighted to receive jerseys and football boots during the visit of Francisco De Sá Fardilha and Nathalie Bischof. | © FC Bayern / Petrichor

Dreisbach: ‘A privilege to work with FC Bayern’

Paul Dreisbach, co-founder and president of Petrichor, is looking forward to the collaboration: “This partnership is about more than just football. We want to use the power of sport to strengthen communities and give women and girls in Cameroon new opportunities. Our shared values and goals will help us to advance women’s football in the country. It’s a privilege to work together with FC Bayern. The partnership will make our training programme better, while enabling more girls to play football in safe and supportive surroundings.”

Francisco De Sá Fardilha and Nathalie Bischof visited the Petrichor Football Association last year. | © FC Bayern / Petrichor

In addition to knowledge transfer, FC Bayern Women will also assist the organisation by providing equipment, helping to establish professional training structures as well as organising regular visits and exchange programmes between Munich and Cameroon. Access to the FC Bayern Campus as well as joint webinars and training courses are also planned as part of the partnership.

De Sá Fardilha and youth coordinator Nathalie Bischof already visited the country in October 2024 and experienced the enthusiasm and potential of young footballers for themselves. The partnership is initially set for two years.

FC Bayern Women progressed in the DFB Cup against Ingolstadt on Sunday: