By Ijeoma Okigbo
The Association of Former Female Athletes of Nigeria (AFFAN), a non-governmental organisation on Monday distributed netball equipment to the Royal Family Academy in Wuye, Abuja.
Toyin Aluko, chairperson of AFFAN, said the group was created to guide girls on the right path to life using sporting activities while the Academy will serve as the talent hub.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the group is made up of ex internationals.
“We (AFFAN) have represented this country in various sports during our hay days and as women we know how sports have turned things around for us.
“Someone gave us that opportunity; someone brought sports to us and discovered the talents in us. It is the same thing we want to do for the girls in Nigeria.
“We want girls from remote communities, low-income families to see sports as tool to change their lives and families while bringing glory to the…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
