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There’s a real danger the NWFL could end up like the NPFL on the continent. Other African leagues are investing heavily,  better salaries, stronger facilities, more visibility and that’s where our players are already heading, or soon will in large numbers. With CAF guaranteed 2 direct slots and 1 play-in slot for the 2028 FIFA Women’s Club World Cup, the stakes are higher than ever. Even if the participation fee for women isn’t as huge as the men’s ($9.55m each in 2025), it will still be significant. If a Nigerian club qualifies and invests that money wisely, into training grounds, academies, and community stadiums, it could transform women’s football in that state. The real questions are: 1. How do we stop our best players from leaving for cheap? 2. How do we grow the league so players can earn significant pay (₦1m+ average monthly salary)? 3. How do we secure sponsorship, broadcast rights, and transparent management so investment isn’t wasted? 4. And how do we ensure the league s...

 1️⃣ Imagine This for Nigeria’s Sports Future 🇳🇬 🏟 6 Olympic-Style Mega Sports Complexes – 1 in each geopolitical zone💰 $1B–$1.5B each (₦1.5T–₦2.25T) 🏟 37 State Sports Centres – 1 per state (incl. FCT)💰 $100M each (₦150B) 🏞 774 Community Sports Parks – 1 in every LGA💰 $300K each (₦450M) 2️⃣ Why this matters ✅ Unlock grassroots talent ✅ Create thousands of jobs ✅ Boost health & fitness nationwide ✅ Produce champions to dominate the world stage 3️⃣ The key Strong maintenance culture, backed by private sector, local clubs & schools. 🚨 Award contracts transparently, with strict anti-corruption oversight from day one. 4️⃣ The numbers 💵 Total Investment: $9.93B–$12.93B (₦14.9T–₦19.4T) No, it doesn’t have to be all government-funded. The government can lead, but private partnerships can drive it forward. 5️⃣ Reality check We don’t have to build everything at once, Nigeria has many needs. But this is not too expensive for a country like ours, especially when we see how mu...