The Lagos State government through the Commissioner for Youths and social Development, Bolaji Ogunlende has commended the organisers of the International Day of the Girl Child celebration and Soccer Queens Awards 2026 for their commitment to empowering girls, promoting women’s football and recognising outstanding achievements in the sport.
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The event, held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Lagos Anglican Girls’ Grammar School, Surulere, Lagos, brought together the celebration of the girl child and the recognition of outstanding players and football personalities across the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership, Championship and Nationwide divisions.
The Commissioner congratulated all the awardees, describing the recognition of their achievements as an important way to encourage excellence and inspire young girls to pursue their ambitions in football and other areas of sports.
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He also commended Soccer Queens for providing a platform that celebrates talent, dedication and the contributions of individuals working to advance women’s football in Nigeria.
Lagos State Welcomes Soccer Queens Awards
In a strong message of support for the initiative, the Commissioner assured the organisers that Lagos State welcomes the awards and is ready to identify with the vision behind them.
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“Lagos State is home to the Soccer Queens Awards,” he declared, reaffirming the state’s welcoming stance towards the initiative.
The statement is an encouraging endorsement for the organisers as they continue to build a platform for celebrating excellence, promoting women’s football and inspiring the next generation of female athletes.
Promoting Girls Through Sports
The joint celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child and Soccer Queens Awards 2026 highlighted the importance of creating opportunities for girls to participate in sports, discover their talents and develop confidence through football.
By recognising awardees across the three divisions of the NWFL, the ceremony also drew attention to the depth of talent and commitment within Nigerian women’s football.
The initiative reinforces the need for sustained support from government, football administrators, clubs, sponsors and other stakeholders to create more opportunities for girls and women in sports.
A Brighter Tomorrow for Women’s Football
The Soccer Queens Awards 2026 was held under the theme “More Than a Game — A Brighter Tomorrow,” reflecting its commitment to celebrating achievement, honouring contributions and inspiring future generations.
The Commissioner’s commendation and welcoming message provide encouragement for Soccer Queens to continue its work in promoting women’s football and creating platforms where outstanding performances receive recognition.
The organisers expressed hope that continued collaboration with stakeholders would strengthen the awards and expand their impact on girls’ participation and the development of women’s football in Nigeria.
