It was the usual tradition but this time with more fun fare as the Nigeria Professional Footballers Wives Association (NPFWA) marked its third years of existence.

The body that comprises of wives of professional footballers playing trades in and outside Nigeria have become a formidable group that has been used to help members to have a happy home and become more of supporting vessels to their hubbies.

President of the Association, Mrs. Ifeoma Ichull Lordson told onwardnews24.com that it has being a mixture of feelings to lead the group but with more positives.

“My heart is overjoyed that we have stick together and stronger for three years, though the group is still very young and growing yet we cannot but thank God for how far He has brought us.

“Coordinating women is not an easy thing to do as you know that the NPFWA is a combination of women of different ages, languages customs, traditions, backgrounds, and even financial status.

“The journey so far has been wonderful and I don’t regret the formation of this group at all because God has used us to put smiles on many homes of our colleagues and even outsiders.

“We pray together for ourselves and for a successful careers of our husbands, we’ve also helped many of us to learn through how to cope being a footballer’s wife and others meaningful things we’ve been doing.

Over the years, it has being the custom of the Association to visit the Orphanage and less privilege as a way of giving back to the society and this year is no different as NPFWA Jos and Kaduna chapters reached out to Orphanage homes and roadside sellers.

This, the association did at various chapters and centres across the country which they also used to form stronger bond among themselves.

Mrs. Lordson who called on other wives of footballers to join them appreciated those that have been supporting the group.

“NPFWA will keep improving and getting better as we have the backing of those that believe in what we do and supporting us and also I also believe in spirit of togetherness of every member of NPFWA.

“Special thanks to our able Patron, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, Director of Football at ABS Football Club Ilorin and our amiable Matron, Mrs. Henrrientta Ihiabor Iheakonyen of Delta Queens Asaba, who have immensely supported us both morally and financially, NPFWA appreciate you.

Congratulations and happy anniversary to Nigeria Professional Footballers Wives Association (NPFWA).

  Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, Mrs. Ifeoma Ichull Lordson, NNL, NPFL, NPFWA