Tems Announces Plans To Start A Football Club For Women

Nigerian singer and Grammy award winner Tems has revealed her plans to launch a women’s football team. This announcement came during a recent episode of her YouTube podcast, where she opened up about her passion for sports and her vision for empowering women through football.

Tems, whose full name is Temilade Openiyi, shared her appreciation for sports, particularly football. “I love sports. I love sports, but if I could play football, I would. I’m like a football fan,” she enthused. Her enthusiasm for the sport goes beyond mere fandom; she sees it as a vehicle for creating opportunities and fostering community among women.

The singer’s vision extends to establishing a women’s football team that would participate in local and regional competitions. “I want to start a female football team. I think it is something that is needed. Like, why can’t we just have something like a local tournament with the girls? I feel like it would be fun,” Tems expressed. Her idea is rooted in the belief that such initiatives can significantly contribute to the development and visibility of women’s football in Nigeria.

Tems emphasized the importance of regional competitions for the growth of the sport. She believes that her proposed women’s football team could play a vital role in supporting and strengthening the Nigerian women’s league.