HotSports steps in to save Women Federation Cup

By Daily Sports on October 8, 2016

Chairman/CEO HS Media Group, Mr. Taye Ige, has spoken of how the group was gingered into action to save the Women Federation Cup from its dwindled perception, which as a result, has made it unattractive to corporate organisations in Nigeria.

He spoke Tuesday during the unveiling of African Female Player of the Year (2014), Asisat Lamina Oshoala (MON), as the ‘Face of 2016 Women Federation Cup’ in a colourful ceremony held in Lagos.

The event, which was co-powered by HotSports – a subsidiary of HS Media Group and the Nigeria Football Federation, was well attended by high dignitaries from both the NFF and the Lagos State government.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Ige said HS Media Group’s effort was meant to complement the resolve of the Organising Committee of the Federation Cup, headed by 1st Vice president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi, to reposition and bring back the glory days of the tournament.

He said: “Our choice of Asisat Oshoala, Super Falcons ace and Arsenal Ladies forward who herself is a product of this competition, as the ‘Face of 2016 Women Federation Cup’, is hinged on our firm belief that, as the most outstanding female footballer in the Continent of Africa today, she represents a role model for millions of our young girls (and boys) aspiring to make names for themselves in football.

“This giant step will, no doubt, open a floodgate of leveraging opportunities for stakeholders at various levels such that the tournament will become the brand and bride of choice for corporate bodies in the future.”

In response, Barr. Akinwunmi said Lagos State remains the home of Nigerian Federation Cup and they intend to leverage on the rising profile of Asisat Oshoala to inspire the younger players all over the federation.

He said it may be too late to achieve much in that regard this year, but from next year, there will be a tremendous transformation in the tournament and that would be a promise.

Present at the event also were Deji Tinubu – SA, Sports/Chairman, Lagos State Sports Council, Adewunmi Ogunsanya – DG, Lagos State Sports Council, Tade Azeez – Vice Chairman LSFA/NRA president. 

•Photo shows HS Media Group Chairman/CEO, Taye Ige, speaking during the unveiling of Asisat Oshoala as the ‘Face of 2016 Women Federation Cup.

Source Daily Sports

Posted October 8, 2016


 

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