Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has received a tall order for greater efforts in developing the female game across the country.
Sports247.ng reports that the charge is coming from Association of Nigeria Women Football Club Coaches (ANWFCC), whose vice-president Chinedu Ogbenna urged the NFF to step up their monitoring processes.
Ogbenna urged the officials to visit the practice pitch of Lagos National Stadium to get young and talented players from the ongoing 23rd Women All Stars Cup.
A total of 284 players from different parts of the country have been drawn in 18 teams as they jostle for the All Stars trophy and also target being engaged by cubs for Nigeria Women League and FA cup action later in the year.
Ogbenna said they are impressed with the turnout of players from different parts of the country.
She added that they only hope that the NFF and club officials would be on the ground to get budding talents towards boosting the various national teams and club sides.
Ogbenna, however, said the association remains grateful to the Sports Ministry and National Institute for Sport (NIS) for providing moral and logistics support
The ANWFFC top shot then sued sports-loving individuals and companies to complement their sponsors who have provided kits and logistics support.
Ogbenna said: “We are committed to creating a better future for these young girls and there is no going back. Stakeholders should join hands with us towards realising this resolve.
“About 23 years ago we founded this programme and I’m happy the women football development programme is continuing.
“The All Stars Programme not only boosts women football but help check societal vices. Let the clubs and NFF through their coaches come to scout for talents. Companies should also not shy away from boosting women football.”
