GGWCUP Nigeria 2023

We are thrilled to bring the Global Goals World Cup to Nigeria for the first time, in partnership with 17GoalsAfrica.

This event is a unique opportunity to engage and empower all Nigerians to join the Global Goal movement to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all.

Dates and details

When: December 15 - 16, 2023.
Where: Teslim Balogun Stadium
Questions? Please meassage @17goalafrica or @GGWCUP.

This is how the teams are scoring on the Global Goals

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She United

“We are She United from AlimoshoFC Women. We champions for Quality Education through Sports!”

Together We Stand (Nigeria)

“We are a team from LASG Office of SDG & Investment. For us, Goal 17, focused on partnerships, is crucial for promoting peace and justice.”

Lagos State Team 2

"Through education, we empower local communities to become stewards of their heritage, preserving their culture and environment for future generations.“

NECA Ladies

“Our mission is to empower women to embrace entrepreneurship and achieve holistic well-being while making a positive impact on society.”

Team One

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Apostle Mustapha Female Football Team

“We are working with Jobberman, a leading online job portal, and other private organizations to provide job training and placement assistance to at least five young people.”

Royal TV Female Football Team

“Our organization has helped over 100 citizens with eye problems and prosthetic legs, providing them with the care and support they need to live full and active lives.”

Sebioba Female Football Team

“Currently, about 52 undergraduate students were admitted on scholarship, and we will monitor them to make sure that they graduate and achieve good results. We will also ensure that we provide them with jobs.”

SafePad

“1 in 10 girls miss school due to lack of menstrual products. Our team provides sustainable reusable pads so all girls can menstruate with dignity and continue their education.”

WAZOBIA

“The WAZOBIA FM is a passionate voice for our audience, using the highest global standards in broadcasting and journalism to inform, engage, and advocate.”

Trinity House Queens

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Wiv Royals

“Our NGO aims to end gender-based violence against women, including domestic violence, which is a leading cause of death for women in Nigeria.”

The Nigerian Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry

“NAWORG plays for SDG 5 and supports the empowerment of women and girls through business, social investment, policy, and partnerships.”

Speaking Fingers Proud Family Squad

“We play for SDG 4 because early life long learning opportunities are the essential building blocks for a successful future for deaf adolescents and youths with disabilities.”

Nova Envoys

“The team is passionate about this goal because it champions fairness, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all.”

7 stars FC

“We play for Peace in Nigeria to grow more love among individuals all around the world.”

Yagazie Foundation

“We plant eco-friendly and sustainable trees in underserved communities across Nigeria, helping to combat climate change and build a greener future for all.”

Elegant Angels Female FC

“Education and skill acquisition are essential for human growth and development. By empowering our peers and the younger generation with knowledge and skills, we can create a more positive and prosperous future for all.”

Team Agricbuiz Without Borders

“Together, let’s grow, harvest & eat. We are a collective of women dedicated to empowering farmers, processors, agripreneurs, and investors through knowledge sharing. Cultivating integrity and excellence, we are the Agricbuiz Without Borders (AWB)."

Solar Creed

“We care about Global Goal 2 because malnutrition kills or contributes to the deaths of 45% of all under-five children, and Nigeria has one of the highest rates of stunted children in the world.”

D-Ravens

“We're a team of gender equality advocates committed to dismantling the vestiges of inequality.”

Team Works

"Prioritizing youth employment and promoting decent work opportunities are essential steps towards achieving Global Goal 8 and unlocking Nigeria's full potential."

Ambassadors

Amb. Mary Beth Leonard

Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard officially received representatives of the GGWCUP SDG Ball, and pledged support for the initiative on March 17th, 2020.

The SDG Ball was unveiled at the U.S Embassy when the delegation, including Joke Silva MFR (UN GGWCUP Team Leader), Comfort Lamptey (UN Women Representative), Lansana Wonneh (UN Women Deputy Representative), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire (Senior Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria on SDGs), and Tonye Cole (Sahara Group), paid a courtesy visit to raise awareness about the 5v5 GGWCUP tournament to take place in Lagos to empower women and girls taking action for a just and equitable future.

The U.S Mission in Nigeria has so far sent two women to one of its most prized activities, the espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program, which empowers women, girls, and marginalized persons by paring international emerging women leaders with senior female executive at top U.S organization for a five week mentorship experience.

Head of French Development Agency, Mr. Antoine Le Bihan

On Tuesday December 21, 2021, 17 Goals team paid a courtesy visit on the French Development Agency (AFD) at Alliance Francaise, Mike Adenuga Place, Ikoyi, Lagos, towards forging a partnership for support and making the Global Goals World Cup Nigeria 2022 an all-round success.

The Head of Missions of the Agency, Mr. Antoine Le Bihan, accepted to partner with 17 Goals for the success of the project and outlined a number of other areas of partnership and collaboration to support the good work that 17 Goals is doing.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Middle - with the GGWCUP Ball); Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire (Next to Governor, Left); Chairman, Advisory Board of 17 Goals Agenda for Empowerment Foundation, Joke Silva; Hon. Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Olusegun Dawodu; Co-Founder of 17 Goals Agenda for Empowerment Foundation, Mr. Kayode A. Oluokun; Special Adviser on Lagos Global and SDG, Mrs. Sholape Harmond; Hon. Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr. (Mrs.) Lola Akande; Co-Founder of 17 Goals Agenda for Empowerment Foundation, Mr. Oludeji Owoyele and others displaying the Global Goals ball at a press briefing in Lagos State Government House, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

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Meetings with CoolFM and Permanent Secretary

Proud to have CoolFM WAZOBIA Femi & The Gang and Arise TV as media partners for the GGWCUP Nigeria 2023, and have the Permanent Secretary, Office of SDG, Lagos State (right picture) joining the tournament’s partner roster.

About GGWCUP host and organizor

17GoalsAfrica

Through the years, an amazing group of organizsers have contributed to the many GGWCUP around the world. Some local organizing partners are players, others are organisations introduced to GGWCUP by their network or vice versa.

17GoalsAfrica is an organisation set up to inspire, engage and empower everyone to support the realization of SDGs in Nigeria, and by extension, Africa.

The GGWCUP Lagos will be a two day football festival for the Global Goals. As soon as we have more details, we will share. You are welcome to signup your team now and be the first to get the updates.

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Want to join the exclusive partner team?

Please reach out to GGWCUP co-founder Majken Gilmartin and 17GoalsAfrica co-founder Kayode A. Oluokun, to hear more about the opportunities to join the coalition of sports for sustainable development in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2021.

“What a time to tap into the opportunity provided by the Global Goals World Cup! It's excitement unspeakable, a dream come true and a challenge worth facing! We are ready!”

Part of its objectives is to build and manage an impactful platform, using sports, entertainment, media, technology, events and other identified creative and effective tools, to drive the awareness and advancement of SDGs.

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