NAFF Zonal Amputee Championship 2023: ‘There’s Hope For Us Now’, Mercy Eze Enthusiastic Over Female Category Inclusion

Mercy Eze, one of many chosen participant set to take part within the ongoing Nigeria Amputee Soccer Federation zonal championship feminine class is reeling in euphoria with the availability to incorporate the ladies class after a number of years of desire to the male counterparts in Nigeria.

The continuing championship which is presently ongoing on the Surulere Legacy Pitch stadium has seen six geo-political zone in a decent contest for a spot within the finals which is about for Saturday, sixth Could.

Talking on the availability for the feminine class in an unique interview with Sports247.ng, Mercy who couldn’t comprise her pleasure praised the Federation led by president Paul Madaukor.

“It’s a stupendous initiative and a recreation that has introduced a lot enthusiasm particularly for the females as a result of that is the primary time in Nigeria the place the women will likely be showcasing ourselves in such a public house as this.”

“Loads of us don’t learn about this recreation as a result of we now have been coaching with the blokes, the male counterparts for about two years now to get alongside and and perceive the sport.”

“We now have a future and a hope right here in Nigeria which is Lagos State, now I do know definitely that we’re going locations with what the Federation has put in place.”

“Different international locations have thier feminine crew and now we now have ours even when it’s simply beginning to take form however they now know that Nigeria has a feminine amputee crew now,” she concluded.

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