Sewa Bello Queens Clinch Profemateur 7 Crown After Thrilling Shootout Victory
By Sportsgister
Sewa Bello Queens have been crowned champions of the 11th edition of the Profemateur 7 Women’s Football Competition, Season XI, following a thrilling 3–2 penalty shootout victory over Linda Chukwuji Queens after both sides played out a draw at the end of regulation time.
The keenly contested final provided an exciting conclusion to another memorable edition of the grassroots competition, with both teams displaying determination, discipline and impressive football throughout the encounter.
However, Sewa Bello Queens held their nerve during the penalty shootout, converting their chances to claim the coveted trophy and bring the 11th edition of the competition to a successful conclusion.
Speaking after the tournament, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Royaltoms International Football Academy, Olajide Royal, expressed delight at the standard of football displayed by the participating teams, particularly the remarkable improvement shown by the players as the competition progressed.
Royal described the development of the players as one of the most rewarding aspects of the tournament, noting that the competition provided an important platform for young female footballers to improve their abilities and gain valuable match experience.
“I am particularly impressed with the commitment, determination and improvement demonstrated by these girls throughout the competition. As they played one game after another, we witnessed visible progress in their confidence, tactical awareness, understanding of the game and overall performance.
“That is one of the major objectives of organising this competition – to provide a platform where grassroots players can develop, gain valuable match experience and showcase their talents,” he said.
Royal further emphasised that Profemateur 7 goes beyond the organisation of a football tournament, describing it as a deliberate grassroots development initiative aimed at contributing to the future of women’s football in Nigeria.
According to him, the competition, organised by Royaltoms International Football Academy, was established in honour of the Super Falcons and other outstanding Nigerian female footballers in recognition of their achievements, sacrifices and contributions to the growth of the women’s game.
ROYAL SEEKS CORPORATE SUPPORT FOR GRASSROOTS WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
Despite expressing satisfaction with the success of the competition, Royal called on corporate organisations, government agencies, sports stakeholders, philanthropists and football enthusiasts to support the initiative through sponsorship and strategic partnerships.
He explained that sustaining and expanding the competition would require collective commitment, adequate financial resources and the active participation of stakeholders who share the vision of discovering, nurturing and promoting young female football talents.
“Royaltoms International Football Academy has continued to invest its resources, time and commitment into this laudable project because we believe in the future of these girls.
“However, grassroots football development cannot be left in the hands of one organisation alone. We sincerely appeal to sponsors, corporate bodies, government institutions and well-meaning individuals to partner with us.
“With the right support, we can reach more players, improve the standard of the competition and create greater opportunities for these talented girls,” he added.
INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS
The 11th edition of Profemateur 7 also celebrated outstanding individual performances, with players who distinguished themselves throughout the competition receiving special recognition.
The award winners were:
– Highest Goalscorer: Friday Winner – Linda Chukwuji Queens
– Best Attacker: Muritala Aliya – Sewa Bello Queens
– Best Midfielder: Lateef Shakirat – Linda Chukwuji Queens
– Best Defender: Lukman Ikimot – Sewa Bello Queens
– Best Goalkeeper: Alimi Ejide – Linda Chukwuji Queens
– Most Valuable Player (MVP): Lateef Shakirat – Linda Chukwuji Queens
The individual honours reflected the quality, commitment and talent displayed by players across the participating teams, further underlining the importance of providing competitive platforms for young female footballers.
With the successful conclusion of Season XI, Royaltoms International Football Academy has reiterated its commitment to discovering, developing and empowering the next generation of female football stars.
The competition’s latest edition has once again demonstrated the value of grassroots initiatives in creating opportunities for young players to develop their skills, gain exposure and pursue their football ambitions.
Congratulations to Sewa Bello Queens on their championship triumph, Linda Chukwuji Queens on their impressive campaign, and all participating teams for contributing to a successful celebration of women’s football.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
