EXCLUSIVE: Abuja NBA Female Footballers Explain Passion For Soccer

A group of Nigerian female lawyers playing for Unity Bar Amazons Football Club, Abuja, has shared the inspiration that drew them into the world of football, revealing how the sport has become a platform for camaraderie, fitness, and a way of life for them while practicing the legal profession.. Read ..Full.. Article.. .

The Unity Bar Amazon Female Football Club emerged victorious at the just concluded football competition held at the sideline of the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association.

This is the third consecutive year that the team would be crowned champion of the competition.

Speaking to reporters after they were crowned champions at this year’s AGC held in Enugu, Enugu state, the professionals explained that their love for the game was fueled not just by an interest in sports, but also by a desire to create balance between their demanding careers and personal wellness.

One of the team members, Chigozie Mkparu, said football is not only a hobby for her but a form of lifestyle that has been incorporated into her existence.

She said, “Football isn’t just a chore, profession, or hobby to me. Football is a lifestyle. Like any other lifestyle, I have successfully incorporated it into my whole existence.

“I cannot specifically pinpoint the exact time or reason why I developed interest in football because unlike most households my dad wasn’t a fan of a particular club so naturally we don’t watch football matches in my home.

“I, however, found myself playing football in school during recess and most especially during inter house sports, and..  Read . .More —