The Nigeria College Sport Federation says it’s in search of sponsors for the 2024 Worldwide College Sport Federation U-18 World College Cup for women, which can happen in Dalian, China from Might 16 to 27, after ending their trials on Tuesday, PUNCH Sports activities Additional reviews.
After a two-day nationwide trial inside the primary bowl of the Nationwide Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, which had over 300 ladies from secondary faculties throughout the nation, the NSSF has chosen 25 gamers for the event.
NSSF president, Olabisi Joseph, expressed pleasure on the standard of skills on the physique’s disposal and known as on particular person and company organisations to companion with the NSSF with a view to present a chance for the women to showcase their expertise on the world occasion.
“It’s been an intense two days and I’ve seen numerous good work completed by the coaches. I’m impressed that we had that form of end up and we’re trying ahead to the chosen workforce making us proud in China,” Joseph mentioned.
“At school sports activities, we are saying it’s not all about profitable however participation. The very first thing we’re enthusiastic about is that, for the primary time in so a few years, the Nigeria ladies’ workforce at college degree will likely be enjoying on the event.
“Based mostly on that, I wish to name on respected organisations in Nigeria who wish to equipment the gamers or maintain tenting bills and different issues to hitch us as we put together a formidable workforce to symbolize Nigeria come Might.”
A member of the NSSF soccer committee of NSSF, Religion Irabor was notably excited with the abilities displayed by the scholars whereas commending the NSSF for making the choice clear.
Nationwide U-15 coach, Usman Ilerika, who led the technical crew within the choice course of additionally lauded the construction put in place to pick the gamers by NSSF whereas expressing optimism that the workforce would make the nation proud in China.
The 25 gamers are anticipated to embark on a 10-day camp in Abuja, the place the checklist will likely be pruned to 18.
