Nthabiseng Majiya

“I know that it’s important to be educated, because football is a very short career.”

“My advice to them is to work hard. Keep on pushing. Because success does not come without hard work.”

“A lot of these girls are discouraged. They have to choose between going to school and work or playing football.”

“I’m still the same humble Nthabiseng I was before. But definitely my life has changed a lot.”

“Being nominated motivates me to push even harder, not just for myself but for my teammates and everyone who supports me. This nomination also inspires other kids to believe in themselves and work hard to achieve their dreams.”

“Football is a team sport, and I would not have achieved this without the incredible support of my coaches, teammates and family.”

“Because I don't score for me, I score for the team, I score for my fans, I score my family, and my team to win at the end of the day.”

“That’s actually what I want to be, the best striker in the world.”