Women’s football is developing very fast, and it’s great to see. When I came through, it was very, very tough for a girl to start playing the game. T… - Precious Dede

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Women’s football is developing very fast, and it’s great to see. When I came through, it was very, very tough for a girl to start playing the game. There were so many barriers, particularly in certain parts of the world. But minds are opening now. Even in more ‘traditional’ countries, it’s becoming easier for girls to say to their parents, ‘I want to play football’. And I think players in my generation have helped pave the way for that. Unlike us, girls nowadays can now look around at women players who have achieved a lot and say, ‘I want to be like her’.

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About Precious Dede

Precious Uzoaru Dede (born 18 January 1980) is a Nigerian retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

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Alternative Names: Precious Uzoaru Dede
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