The reality of grassroots female football in Lagos State

…How two young founders are building opportunities for the next generation of female footballers
Every weekend across Lagos, young girls lace up their boots and take to local pitches with dreams of becoming footballers. Some play on school fields. Others train on community pitches shared with boys’ teams and other sports. For many, however, the opportunity to play is not matched by a clear pathway to progress.
Nigeria has a long and successful history in women’s football, but that success does not always translate into opportunities at grassroots level. Young female footballers often face limited access to organised competitions, equipment, quality playing facilities, mentorship and t...