He explained the importance of retaining star players within the domestic league to curb the trend of players seeking opportunities abroad for better conditions.
Osahon urged the authorities to provide more resources, such as kits and foundational support, that would ease operational challenges for club owners and facilitate the league’s development.
In his call for change, he highlighted the perception that representing Nigeria at any level brings financial benefits, a belief that further emphasizes the need to properly support and motivate players.
He stated his concerns about young Nigerian female footballers leaving for countries like Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, advocating that the local system should be attractive enough for players to thrive in Nigeria before considering moves abroad.
“Encourage them from under 17, under 20. What do I mean?”
“Nigeria, the situation in Nigeria has led to, if you go camp, say you go play for Nigeria, whether you win or lose, they believe you are coming back home with something. So they need to encourage these girls.”
“Our girls that are going to Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, I don’t understand. Need to make sure that at least our little girls, we keep them in Nigeria to enjoy them before they now think of a greener pasture.”
“So the NLBF should look for a way, soft landing for clubs, individual club owners.”
“The ones that are called up to camp, they should be encouraged. Giving kids and everything normally. A lot of things need to change, my brother.”
“Because if all these things here, if they affect us, some of us, if we reach some time now, we will play some country for Africa. Eleven Nigerians, we will play against the Nigerian national team. Into the looking world, that’s your seat.”
Osahon also called for the establishment of policies and support from the government, including legislative backing, to promote and nurture the growth of women’s football in Nigeria.
“Do something, NLBF, do something. Beg the federal government, beg the House of Representatives. There are some laws that should be passed.”
“Encourage girls’ children, build girls’ children. Give them a better tomorrow.”
