Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, has called on the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, prioritise investment in protecting the Nigerian girl child.
“For us in sports, the statistics are even more alarming, she said as a UNESCO report found that 21% of female athletes have endured some form of sexual abuse as children in sport,” she said
“When I lace up my boots, I carry more than just the weight of my team on my shoulders; I carry the dreams of every little girl who sees a part of herself in me. My journey has been a testament to hard work, resilience, and a bit of good fortune, especially in having the right people guide me.
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