
LIS 2024 Conference: “We’re short-sighted” - Ex-Super Falcons captain
At the 2024 Ladies in Sports International Annual Conference, Ex-Super Falcons captain, Ugochi Oparanozie, alarmed at the bleak future of female football in Nigeria.
Join us as we mark ten transformative years of advancing women's sports in Nigeria! From June 12 to 23, 2025,
we invite you to Balmoral, Ikeja, Lagos, for a celebration of progress, empowerment, and excellence in women's sports.
This milestone event will feature Conference, Exhibition, and Music Concert.
The Ladies in Sports (LIS) is a non profit organisation founded in 2016 to promote women in sports and improve the standard of living of women in sports in Nigeria.
We’re building a future where every girl and woman can play, be active, and realize her full potential.
We are committed to building a vibrant and inclusive community that celebrates the achievements of women in sports and advocates for their rights.
Through our programs, we have provided access to training, mentorship, and resources, enabling hundreds of athletes to
develop their skills and pursue their dreams.
We have built a community where women in sports can connect, collaborate, and thrive.
Through workshops, events, and online platforms, we have facilitated invaluable networking
opportunities, empowering women to build successful careers in sports administration, coaching, and related fields.
LIS in the News
At the 2024 Ladies in Sports International Annual Conference, Ex-Super Falcons captain, Ugochi Oparanozie, alarmed at the bleak future of female football in Nigeria.
The organisers of the Ladies In Sports International Conference (LIS) on Thursday gave sports grants to three young women athletes and a football team.
Nigeria’s 7–time table tennis Olympian, Funke Oshonaike, shared her personal emotional journey at the 1st Virtual Ladies in Sports Conference which took place on the 1st of July, 2020.
Our Programs
Inspiring dialogue, driving change: where leaders converge to empower women in sports.
Recognizing excellence, fueling dreams: empowering female athletes to reach their full potential.
Hands-on workshops, mentorship sessions, and personalized coaching led by industry experts.
Honoring triumphs, celebrating dedication: a night of recognition for Nigerian female athletes.
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