Women's football in Nigeria

Women's football in Nigeria
CountryNigeria
Governing bodyNigeria Football Federation
National team(s)Women's national team
National competitions
Club competitions
International competitions

Women's football in Nigeria has been increasing in popularity for many years.[1] The Nigerian Women's Championship is funded by the government to improve the Nigeria women's national football team.[2] Many females in Nigeria face prejudice for playing the sport.[3]

  1. ^ "In African Women's Soccer, Homophobia Remains an Obstacle". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-03-24.
  2. ^ "How Nigeria plans to redefine women's football". Goal.
  3. ^ "Can Nigeria change a continent's mentality?" – via www.bbc.co.uk.