"I think it's because most females, they all want to go into coaching actually and I think they also don't realise that they are some other branches that you can go into and I think this one of them and that's where I saw that there was a gap and there was a lot of opportunities."

"I don’t like to be relaxed. When it’s my time to move, it’s my time to move. I wake up in the morning and pray. After that, I go for a run. Then I train with some boys. On Sundays, we play matches."

"So, there's a lot more than just being a coach, there's a lot you can do in football and contribute to the game."

"I was always involved in sport. I used to be the only girl at school or back home playing with the boys. At school I tried all sports that were available, but I enjoyed football more than anything"

"Personally, it has been talked about for so many years that women's football needs to be professionalised, but at this point, I am going to reserve my comments and will only believe it when I see it practically happening. I've heard it mentioned so many times that I don't believe anything they say about the intention anymore."

"Extremely difficult, I'm gonna be honest, we all know as athletes, it's very, very difficult to come back from an injury. For the most part, it knocks down the mental side of things but I had to be tough on myself and be like, you gotta get back into the game, that's what I love to do."

"Indeed, as female footballers, we do value education highly because it's simple: We are not paid enough to make a living out of the game, whereas our male counterparts can play, say, for 10 or even five years and make enough money in order to make a living if they use their funds properly. So, there is a huge gap in terms of we know that we are not being paid well and the money that we make cannot sustain us for the rest of our lives or for a longer period of time, so we opt to navigate towards education. That is so that we are able to secure full-time jobs on the side, or even after football. We need that more than our male counterparts."

"There are many things that go on that people from the outside don’t understand, but as a person I understand myself, I know how I operate, I know when I need a break, I know when I’m having a breakdown, I know when my body says 'no' and when it says 'yes', so I have to listen to it."

"I want to do more talking on the field of play."

"As the kick-off approaches, my heart is racing but I am looking forward to the challenge."

"We want to show young girls that anything is possible with hard work, determination and a never-give-up attitude."

"I remember how challenging it was playing with boys in the streets. Although it was difficult, I had discovered my love for football and I was prepared to continue playing no matter the circumstances."

"When the coach told me to go warm up I had butterflies in my stomach."

"I decided to drop out because I wanted to spend more time playing football. So far, I have been able to focus on football the way I have always wished. I was an average learner."

"I think God only blessed me with football."

"But for me, this is what being limitless is all about, working hard to achieve your goals and putting no limits to your dreams."

"Here you have to bring your A-game all the time or you will struggle."

"Football will speak for itself."

"I feel school is not for me. I quit last year, dedicating my life to football. I'm positive I'll have a successful career as a footballer."

"Being limitless has taught me to believe in myself more as I hope to inspire other up-and-coming footballers who look up to me. It doesn’t matter where you come from or your what your background is, just believe in your talent and work hard."

"I grew up in a family that was football oriented."

"What has stood up for me the most is fighting for one another on the field even when I make a mistake my teammate is there to motivate me and that has kept me going and made me want to give my all."

"I started playing football when I was seven, mostly playing with boys at home."

"My flow of the game depends on the tempo."

"Our supporters are our 12th player on the pitch and we know that their energy and enthusiasm can make a huge difference to our performance. We value their contribution, and we’ll do everything possible to ensure that we give them a reason to celebrate on Saturday."

"We understand the significance of our supporters and we aim to give them a reason to cheer. They have stood by us through thick and thin and it’s our responsibility to put in a performance that they can be proud of."

"I am very goal-oriented as a player, and if I had to describe myself in a few words, I would probably define myself as a “silent killer” on the pitch."

"It is a dream for all African players to come to Europe and play football, so it is a dream come true that I am now standing here in Farum."

"Excited is an understatement for me, I still pinch myself now and then just to make sure that I am not dreaming."

"I think every defender can say that the minute we step on the field and in training, we try not to concede because the team won’t lose if we don’t."

"Ultimately, working as a team will be key. Team spirit will help us prevail."

"It's about what you want in life. Studying and playing football at the same time is a nice challenge, it keeps you focused. I am not finding it difficult at all."

"I’ve never doubted myself, but I never thought I’d be here this soon!"

"I know that it’s important to be educated, because football is a very short career."

"My advice to them is to work hard. Keep on pushing. Because success does not come without hard work."

"Most mining companies, government and big businesses do not procure from local women-owned businesses. Yet, I resigned from a well-paying job to create a private business in steel and metal manufacturing. I’ve hired four women in my company so far and I want to create more jobs for rural youth and women"

"I’m still the same humble Nthabiseng I was before. But definitely my life has changed a lot."

"Being nominated motivates me to push even harder, not just for myself but for my teammates and everyone who supports me. This nomination also inspires other kids to believe in themselves and work hard to achieve their dreams."

"A lot of these girls are discouraged. They have to choose between going to school and work or playing football."

"[I’ve connected with] women’s networks and learned that for women to succeed in the industry, we must not be afraid to take risks"

"That’s actually what I want to be, the best striker in the world."

"As a footballer it’s also important to have a purpose besides things on the field."

"Because I don't score for me, I score for the team, I score for my fans, I score my family, and my team to win at the end of the day."

"For me, the biggest drive has been my family, to ensure that I achieve my goals so that I can make life better for them. That’s my biggest motivation."

"It’s not a coincidence for me to be where I am now. It’s something that I’ve been working towards for years, without even changing the recipe – just constantly showing up and working hard, even when nobody is looking."

"Being where I am now is definitely a dream come true – something I’ve been working towards for years. So, it’s quite fulfilling."

"Football is a team sport, and I would not have achieved this without the incredible support of my coaches, teammates and family."

"There is nothing like family support for me. Family is everything."

"It’s every player’s dream to play in the World Cup. Everyone that is here is trying to find their ticket to the World Cup."

"I used to play football with boys before playing with girls."