Grace Musa Madaki, an SS3 student from NTIC Kano Girls, delivers a heartfelt and empowering TEDx talk on the challenges and dreams of young girls who love football. From being shut down in a classroom debate to discovering the deep gender gap in sports, Grace shares her personal journey into a game she once knew nothing about—and now can’t live without. She exposes the imbalance in opportunities for girls in football and passionately advocates for inclusion, visibility, and respect for female players. Her story is a rallying cry to school leaders, communities, and the world to stop benching girls—and let them play. Because football isn’t a boys’ sport. It’s a sport. Period. Strengths: Grace has a calm and persuasive voice, making her an excellent speaker for deep and reflective topics. She is thoughtful and has a strong ability to connect with her audience. Readiness: Almost fully prepared. With a little more practice, she can confidently take the stage.Selected Speakers This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx