Aisha Falode

"Nigeria has been a pioneer in Africa for women’s football. It took a long time for other countries to understand that there’s real potential for women in the game."

"Everyone has their own character, but it’s the sum and combination of all the individual personalities that makes collective work easier and more productive."

"You have to assert yourself and be really good at what you do."

"It’s important to be able to tap into each other’s strengths and very reassuring to know we can count on the support of a group of women who struggle with or share the same challenges as us."

"Football, especially, is an equaliser and women are finding their space in the vast opportunities presented by sport."

"Women must begin to love themselves and provide ladders for other women to climb."

"Opportunities are the watchword. We must target opportunities, be ready to grab them as they present themselves."

"There is no success without sacrifice. It is not just women, men even make huge sacrifices."

"In truth, times are hard, but tough times also have a way of bringing the best out of people, in terms of innovation."

"When you play well, you get handsomely rewarded, football in Asia is more attractive now, both in terms of competition and in monetary gains."

"She has been able to rebuild and rebrand the women league in Nigeria, Africa and indeed in the world as one of the best."

"I am aware of the prowess of Falode in marketing, and what she can bring to the League to develop it. I also know that most of the members are well connected and could bring a new lease of life to the women’s League. They are all seasoned, passionate and capable."