Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The Association of Former Female Athletes of Nigeria (AFFAN) has announced plans to take former international athletes into schools and local communities to mentor young girls, promote grassroots sports and encourage greater female participation in sports.

The association's president, Oluwatoyin Aluko, said the initiative would enable retired sportswomen to use their experiences to inspire the next generation and demonstrate that women can combine sporting careers with education, family life and other professional pursuits.

Mrs Aluko spoke during a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, ahead of AFFAN's maiden Annual General Meeting (AGM), where the association also outlined its plans for the welfare and continued in...