With many young girls turning international stars in over three decades in the country, actress and television personality, Daniels has underlined her quest for youth and girl child empowerment through the women’s game.

“This is actually something that should continue. I like something like this,” Daniels told the media.

“It’s good to empower our youths and help them discover their talents as well as encourage them. By doing that, the world will be a better place.”

The Anambra-born Nollywood actress opened up on her attraction to women’s football.

“Former Super Falcons goalkeeper and Ifeanyi Chiejine teammate, Judith Chime motivated me to attend this event as a very good friend. When she invited me to this Late Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup, I was surprised,” Daniel continued.

“Surprised because I have never heard about late women’s football legends being celebrated. For the first time, something like this is coming up, I decided to attend no matter my tight schedule.

“The girls tried. Actually, this is my first time watching live women’s football. I have watched men’s football live in times past. Honestly, the girls tried. Anambra Angels and Delta Babes tried. I am impressed with their performance.”

Respected veteran Nollywood diva Ngozi Ezeonu graced the opening ceremony of the maiden Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup on Thursday between Delta Babes and Anambra Angels and performed the ceremonial kick-off.

Ezeonu was accompanied by other actors like Daniels, Amar Ignis, and Ken Odurukwe.

The group stage of the tournament is expected to end on Sunday after Saturday’s rest day.

Imo Strikers and Delta Babes have already qualified for the semi-final ahead of the last group games.

Ifeanyi Chiejine a mecurial member of Nigeria’s senior football team,Super Falcons shockingly died 21 August 2019 ,following a brief illness .

Respected veteran Nollywood diva Ngozi Ezeonu ,a lover of the Girl – child and fan of Ifeanyi Chiejine graced the opening match between Anambra Angels and Delta Babes football clubs with her sterling presence while acting the ceremonial kick off Thursday 15 December, 2022.

Ngozi noted for her excellent interpretation of roles in series of movies like Glamour Girls,Nneka the Pretty Serpent,Forbidden; Co-Wives and Three Wives said came to identify with the memorial project with the aim of further supporting the Girl-Child and encouraging talents.

She praised former Super Falcons goalkeeper Judith Chime (Kamala) teammate of late Ifeanyi Chiejine for championing the idea to remember the fallen shero .

“This is an idea worth praising and emulating, that concerned players led by Kamala and Vera Okolo for Ifeanyi who served the nation and made us proud ,yes their efforts should not be forgotten .I hope the authorities should always find the the need to do this”.

Citing an example with herself,Ngozi went on to admonish the girl child to never give up in life “I struggled and never gave up in life ,I come from a family in the South East where the boy child seemed more appreciated than the girl,I fought to be where I am today.
” So i say to the girls , your dreams will be realized if you keep fighting no matter the circumstances ,chase your dreams always she enthused.

She was in the company of other actors like Phil Daniels ,Amar Ignis and Ken Odurukwe .

Meanwhile,action will continue Friday 16 at the Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup with three games on the card.

Delta Babes who defeated Anambra Angels 2-0 in the opening match will try Moje Queens of Kwara for size in the first game , Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens of Lagos who demolished Fortress Ladies of Edo 4-0 will clash with Imo Strikers who were 2 goals better than Castmog Academy of Ogun State in the second match of the ,the last game will see Castmog Academy and Fortress Ladies who lost their opening games battle ..

Match Day two

Delta Babes v Moje Queens
Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens (PKEQ) v Imo Strikers
Castmog v Fortress.

BYE Anambra Angels

Popular Yoruba actor, Kunle Makinde Adetokunbo who is widely known as Dejo Tunfulu, is dead.

The death of the popular actor was disclosed by his colleague, Kunle Afod, on his Instagram page on Friday.

Dejo has been reportedly battling with terminal illness for over a year now.

He’s one of the most comic acts in Nollywood.

They always spark controversial issues and got Nigerians talking.

Tonto, who is a divorcee with a son, King Andre, found comfort being a friend with the most talked about crossdresser in Nigeria, Bobrisky after her marriage crashed with her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill over bed duties.

Bobrisky has undergone several surgeries to enhance his body into a female figure and he has been claiming to be female.

This fact cannot be ascertained if he now has the female reproductive features.

Tonto Dikeh and Bobrisky’s friendship is a very close one as they support each other in trying times.

Tonto Dikeh’s arrest in Dubai as Bobrisky waited for her. Bobrisky also celebrated Tonto Dikeh on Mothers’ Day with heartfelt message.

Also, Tonto Dikeh always defend Bobrisky on any controversial issues about him. Their closeness has sparked speculations that maybe they are in a romantic relationship.

Check out pictures of Tonto Dikeh and Bobrisky’s lovely moments together below: