Over 500 women rugby players from across the country participated in the two-day Nigeria Women Rugby 7’s Championship, tagged Asaba 2023.
The championship, being sponsored by Delta State government, started on Saturday and ended Sunday.
All top officials of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), including the President, Dr Ademola Are and Secretary General, Sani Mohammed, were in the Delta State capital, Asaba for the event.
The South-south Representative on the board of NRFF, Victor Achakpo, speaking over the weekend in Asaba, said that the championship event was living up to expectations.
“We have put in place all the modalities needed to make the championship a success. I thank Delta State government for the support given to Nigeria Rugby Federation over the years. I also thank our president and board members for their support. I am sure this championship will go a long way in giving Nigeria women rugby a facelift,” Achakpo stated.
The Rugby teams in Asaba included Delta Force RFA team A, Delta Force NFS team B, Anambra RFA, Eastern Springbok RFA of Anambra, GOSAR RFA of Lagos, Eko RFA of Lagos, Imo 11 RFA and Abia RFA.
Others are Nigeria Police RFA of Lagos, Edo RFA and Benue RFA.
