The Gloria Diri Foundation (GDF) owned by the Bayelsa First Lady, Dr. Gloria Diri has presented pairs of jerseys to the six participating teams in the ongoing Nigeria Women Premier Football League (NWFL) Super Six holding in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.
Presentation of the jerseys was done by the Foundation’s Director of Sports, Hon. Ebiki Timitimi, who doubles as the Chairman of Bayelsa United Football Club, on behalf of the Governor’s wife.
Addressing journalists shortly after the presentation, Hon. Ebiki Timitimi, lauded Bayelsa State government for the continuous investment in sports development, stating that the hosting of the NWFL Super Six was indicative of the governor’s unparalleled desire for sports to thrive.
Mrs Diri noted that she was pleased with the level of improvement in the Nigeria female Premier Football League NWFL, particularly officiating, pointing out that the professionalism witnessed during day one of the tournament has further demonstrated the improved structural organization of the league.
Mrs. Diri explained that there are bright chances for any of the six participating teams in the competition to win the tournament and that no team is a push over, urging the six teams in the tournament to abide by the rules of the game.
Chairman of Bayelsa Queens, Me. Robin Aperala appreciated the Bayelsa State first lady, Dr Mrs. Gloria Diri for donating the jerseys to the teams, which according to him will serve as a souvenir for them, describing the standard of this year’s super six as high.
He also stated that the first lady, Dr Mrs. Gloria Diri is desirous to impact lives meaningfully through sports.
He equally applauded the NWFL board for improving the standard of the league, stressing that he was confident that the winner of the Super Six tournament will give Nigeria effective representation in the WAFU-zone B and the CAF women’s champions league slated to be held in Morocco.