Early day motion · EDM 54 · 28 May 2015

WOMEN'S FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Tabled by Baroness Berger (Labour) 28 signatures

The motion

That this House congratulates Liverpool and Nigerian footballer Asisat Oshoala who is the first player to win the new BBC World Service award, Women's Footballer of the Year; recognises the important role she plays as an ambassador for women's football, Nigerian football, and Liverpool Football Club; commends the BBC for supporting the women's game and providing full coverage of the upcoming Women's World Cup; and looks forward to the growing success and profile of the BBC's award in future years.

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