– Olamide Awoyinfa
The Ijero Township Stadium in Ijero Ekiti is poised for a thrilling climax as the Bet9ja Foundation Under-20 Women’s Football Competition concludes on Friday, April 25, 2025. Football fans are invited to witness the future of Nigerian women’s football in two highly anticipated matches.
The action kicks off at 12:00 PM with the third-place playoff featuring a showdown between the Golden Queens and the Alpine Dazzlers.
Following this, the main event, the championship final, will commence at 2:00 PM, where the formidable Ekiti Queens Feeders will battle the dynamic FUOYE Dazzlers for the coveted title in what promises to be a captivating contest.
Pelumi Abiara, the Director of Administration for the competition, emphasized the broader impact of the initiative, stating, “This competition transcends football; we have also used it as a means of empowering these young women, nurturing their leadership potential, and demonstrating their capabilities to the world. We are immensely proud of all the participating teams and eagerly anticipate witnessing their brilliance in the final matches.”
Organizers are expecting a vibrant atmosphere as the Ijero Ekiti community, and football enthusiasts, come out in force to support these rising stars.
