Nigerian singer Tems has announced her plans to establish a women’s football team, expressing her passion for sports on her YouTube podcast.
The Grammy award-winning artist shared her enthusiasm, stating, “I love sports. I love sports, but if I could play football, I would. I’m like a football fan.” She elaborated on her vision, adding, “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.”
Tems also mentioned that the team would participate in regional competitions, believing that it would significantly benefit the Nigerian women’s league. Known for her breakthrough in 2020 with the hit song “Essence” featuring Wizkid, Tems continues to expand her influence beyond music.