Aisha Buhari Invitational: LOC committed to a successful tourney

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) charged with the responsibility to organise the Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Football Tournament has reiterated their unflinching commitment towards organising a high profile competition befitting the revered name of the nation’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari

The Six-Nation Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Football Tournament is scheduled to hold in Lagos, Nigeria from September 14-20, 2021.

The Director of Organisation, Aisha Falode said the committee will cash in on the opportunity provided by the football showpiece to boldly underscore Nigeria’s competence in organising a major event.

“The only work we have now is to harness the expertise, knowledge, experience and skills of the various individuals to impact on the key areas of the organisation aimed at delivering a first-grade tournament.

“It has been a long time since our country hosted a major championship. Although this is an invitational, we have a responsibility to activate everything needed for a first grade championship and uphold the excellent virtues for which our country’s First Lady is known for,” she said.

Meanwhile,  FIFA first female Secretary General, Fatma Samoura, speaking on the import of the programme, noted FIFA’s commitment in taking women’s football to the grassroots among its member nations.

“The women’s game is a top priority for FIFA and via our new strategy we will work hand-in-hand with our 211 member associations around the world to increase grassroots participation, enhance the commercial value of the women’s game and strengthen the structures surrounding women’s football to ensure that everything we do is sustainable and has strong results. Most importantly it will make football more accessible to girls and women and encourage female empowerment, a subject of great importance, now more than ever before.”