The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has declared its support for Super Falcons striker, and FC Barcelona star, Asisat Oshoala, who is striving to help the girl-child attain laudable heights in education and football.Speaking at the Asisat Oshoala Football Championship for Girls, which kicked off at the Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos yesterday, NFF First Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi said Oshoala’s desire to continue sponsoring a football championship for girls would help discover more women football stars in the country.“The NFF is delighted that Oshoala is putting up this championship to promote education and football among girls in Nigeria and Africa. I am glad that girls from across the country are participating in the championship to exhibit their skills.“By next year, the federation will be more involved in the championship and also encourage other organisations or individuals, who are ready to put up programmes like this. It must not be financed, but moral support will go a long way to motivate the organisers,” he said.Nigeria Olympic Gold medalist, Chioma Ajunwa, who was a special guest at the programme, enjoined the participants at the event to be disciplined and focused in the championship.“Getting girls to showcase their talents...
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