Singer Tems announces plan to start women’s football club

Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi popularly known as Tems has expressed her desire to start a women’s football team.

The singer shared her interest in football during a recent episode of her YouTube podcast.

According to the singer, her team will compete in regional competitions to support the Nigerian women’s football league.

She said, “I love sports. I love sports, but if I could play football, I would. I’m like a football fan.

“I want to start a female football team. I think it is something that is needed. Like, why can’t we just have something like a local tournament with the girls? I feel like it would be fun.”