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A recent video has highlighted the remarkable rise of Nigerian women in sports, tracing a journey that spans over 70 years.

From limited participation in the 1950s to achieving Olympic gold and setting world records, the report showcases decades of resilience and excellence. It notes that despite early barriers, Nigerian women have grown into dominant forces on the global stage.

The video also points out that much of this history has only recently gained widespread recognition, sparking renewed appreciation for their contributions to sports.

Watch the full video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHtcuOibwiE?si=a_ydyQlbHYVECWCO

Good watch. Nigerian women making the nation proud

This is great. Enjoyed watching this

This is cool.......and commendable

House women built fear no go let me enter finish

Venom11:
House women built fear no go let me enter finish

Hahahaha🤣🤣🤣 if na your daughter build am nko?

bobman22:
A recent video has highlighted the remarkable rise of Nigerian women in sports, tracing a journey that spans over 70 years.

From limited participation in the 1950s to achieving Olympic gold and setting world records, the report showcases decades of resilience and excellence. It notes that despite early barriers, Nigerian women have grown into dominant forces on the global stage.

The video also points out that much of this history has only recently gained widespread recognition, sparking renewed appreciation for their contributions to sports.

Watch the full video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHtcuOibwiE?si=a_ydyQlbHYVECWCO

This video deserves to go viral!

The script is clearly well researched, and the use of archival photos and footage really brings the narrative to life.

The presentation is very good, though name pronunciations could have been better.

What stands out most is the perspective it offers.

Standing out for me:

Isn’t it remarkable that our women qualified for their first FIFA World Cup before the men secured an international gold medal in football?

Even more striking , a woman’s Olympic gold came first at Barcelona '92, setting a precedent that a men’s team would follow at Atlanta '96.

It really makes you reflect on what might have been lost along the way, from boycotts of international competitions for political reasons to the migration of some of our brightest talents to other nations.

And yet, through all of this, our women (and men) have continued to rise, breaking barriers and carrying the flag with pride.

They’ve come a long way and have done us proud.

do4luv14:
Hahahaha🤣🤣🤣 if na your daughter build am nko?

Bro.. e no change the fact...o
The other ones na still people daughters run em

Omo see as I dey happy laff and smile at same Time,

Our ladies dey rep, give it to them, I was glad to watch the girls first worldcup outing, day of Florence and Co

Venom11:
Bro.. e no change the fact...o
The other ones na still people daughters run em

No fear sir nothing go sup, so far na your daughter or wifey

do4luv14:
Omo see as I dey happy laff and smile at same Time,

Our ladies dey rep, give it to them, I was glad to watch the girls first worldcup outing, day of Florence and Co

According to the documentary, Florence Omagbemi (the first and, only until 2022, AFRICAN female player to win the Africa Women Cup of Nations as both a player and a coach) was fifteen years old at the time.

There were no age grade competitions for African women at the time.

Those who are quick to accuse Nigeria of age-cheating, what say ye?

Make stand for ur back beliv small

do4luv14:
No fear sir nothing go sup, so far na your daughter or wifey

If only we can channel same energy will give their male counterpart ...they would have done more

Venom11:
Make stand for ur back beliv small

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Na Naija we dey no be abroad Ogbodo where Dem fit sheleye anyhow,

Nothing go sup sah believe