Former Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League, Aisha Falode, has called on football administrators across West Africa to increase investment in women’s football, insisting the sector holds huge potential for growth and returns.
Speaking at the Women’s Football Administrators workshop in Abuja, Falode emphasized that African nations must match the level of commitment seen in other continents.
“We need to invest more,” she said.
According to her, women’s football is no longer just a developmental project but a viable sector with clear opportunities for financial returns, sponsorship, and global recognition.
“There are rewards,” she implied.
Falode highlighted the rapid growth of the women’s game worldwide, noting that Africa must not be left behind in capitalizing on this momentum.
“The game is growing fast,” she added.
She urged federations within the WAFU Zone B region to dedicate more resources, planning, and energy toward developing the women’s game.
“We must focus on it,” she stressed.
For Falode, the benefits of investing in women’s football go beyond the pitch, including economic opportunities, empowerment, and increased visibility for African football.
“It’s bigger than sport,” she noted.
Her comments align with ongoing efforts by Confederation of African Football to promote and expand women’s football across the continent.
As discussions continue, the challenge will be translating these ideas into tangible actions.
For Falode, the message is clear.
Invest now.
Build the future.
And reap the rewards.
Because in modern football, women’s football is not optional, it is essential.
