As part of efforts to develop the game of female football among girls in Lagos, the maiden edition of the Lagos state secondary schools girls football clinic will kick off in November.
The competition which is endorsed by the Nigeria football federation and the Lagos state football association is supported by the office of the first lady of Lagos state , her excellency Mrs Bolanle Ambode in partnership with the reigning African Caf women football of the year Asisat oshoala as part of her effort to develop the game of Womens football in Lagos , Nigeria.
The five-days event which will kick of in November will see scouts and coaches from arsenal and china visit Lagos to train Lagos state secondary schools girls about the game of football.
About 5000 girls from different secondary schools are expected to take part in the competition. balls , boots , jersey , school bags and other educational and sports equipment are to be distributed to all participants.
The tournament is all about the girl child education and participation in football.
Ade Emmanuel
