The football showpiece, which is in honour of Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari, will feature hosts, Nigeria, Cameroun, Ghana, South Africa and emerging powers, Mali and Morocco. xAccording to a message from the main mover of the event, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, CAF Executive and FIFA Council Member, Amaju Pinnick, to the Director of Organisation, Aisha Falode, the presence of the football bigwigs will attest to their high regard for Aisha Buhari. “FIFA and CAF are deeply involved with various programmes on empowerment, leadership and governance among the women folks. x“The football top shots acceptance to be part of the Aisha Buhari Cup as confirmed by the NFF President is a mark of respect for Nigeria’s indefatigable First Lady, Aisha Buhari. “Remember that the football event will host the best women football playing countries in Africa and the presence on such august occasion of the movers and shakers of football in Africa and world will just be right and deserving for the name of the First Lady, Aisha Buhari.

Source: The Guardian July 13, 2021 03:00 UTC