The Effect of Sports-Based Interventions on Schoolgirls’ Education – Edugirls Project

Obasanjo Fajemirokun
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Obasanjo Fajemirokun: University Mohammed VI University, Morocco

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 3s, 794-805

Abstract: This essay explores how sports can empower girls, concentrating on the Huracán FC EduGirls Nigeria Project. Based on empowerment theory, this study investigates the many aspects of empowerment and how they relate to girls’ involvement in sports. The paper provides a thorough analysis of the EduGirls Nigeria Project, explaining its conception, process, and results while emphasising the project’s revolutionary influence on participants’ football abilities, personal development, and academic accomplishments. Using a combination of personal and quantitative data, the study provides convincing insights into the effectiveness of the project by showing that participating girls had excellent academic outcomes, increased football abilities, and exceptional engagement rates. In addition, the project’s recognition by community stakeholders and ability to help participants go to secondary education highlights how important it is to support girls’ empowerment and holistic development over the long term. In essence, this article presents a nuanced exploration of the transformative potential of sports-based interventions in empowering girls and fostering their holistic development, particularly in low-income communities. Through a holistic approach that integrates sports, mentorship, and educational support, the Huracán FC EduGirls Nigeria Project exemplifies a promising pathway towards gender equality and educational growth.

Date: 2025
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