Proprietor of Robo Queens, Emmanuel Osahon, has reaffirmed his commitment to developing young players for the national teams as the new Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) season approaches.
Osahon, who has built a reputation for producing talents that graduate to the Super Falcons, said his focus this year is on promoting a new crop of players, most of them teenagers.
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“I have never been the kind of coach who holds players back,” Osahon said. “For me, the aim is to prepare them for bigger opportunities, whether in the national team or abroad. That is why at Robo Queens, we are always ready to bring in fresh blood.”
He criticized the recycling of older players in the Super Falcons, insisting that Nigeria must prioritize the future. “We cannot continue to rely on the same old faces year after year,” he explained. “If we want long-term success, we must embrace younger players who can carry the team for the next decade.”
Osahon revealed plans to introduce several under-17 players this season, with the hope that national youth coaches can harness them for future tournaments. “This year, expect to see many of our new girls on the pitch. Most of them are 16 or 17, and I believe they will shock people with their ability. My job is to give them the right exposure,” he added.
The Robo Queens boss noted that the club’s philosophy has always been about building for tomorrow. “We are not just playing for trophies; we are playing to grow Nigerian football,” he said. “If we do this right, in a few years the Super Falcons will have a stronger pool to select from.”
He concluded by urging the NWFL and NFF to support youth development more deliberately. “Nigeria has talent everywhere. What we need is a proper system to nurture it, and Robo Queens will keep doing our part,” Osahon stated.
