Wycombe High School students pick up FA award in social media

Year nine students in Daya Bhangoo, Amani Khan and Maryam Zaman were recruited to produce video highlights on the Chairgirls’ games from last season (2021/22).

Judges from the Football Association’s Southern Region Women’s Football League selected the Chairgirls’ coverage as the winner of the ‘Best Social Media Award’ category after they were left in awe of the work that was produced.

Daya Bhangoo, Amani Khan and Maryam Zaman speaking to club captain Joe Jacobson in November 2021

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The league’s general secretary, Clare Nichols, said: “The videos were different, innovative and creative and you could see that a lot of time and effort had gone into them.”

Wycombe Wanderers Trust Chair, Nigel Kingston, added: "Congratulations Daya, Amani and Maryam.

"We are absolutely delighted with this award which is such a positive endorsement of the Trust and the Club’s ongoing campaign to reach out to the local community and promote the women’s game."

Daya Bhangoo, Amani Khan and Maryam Zaman with Gareth Ainsworth

Wycombe High School Headteacher, Sharon Cromie, continued: "It is wonderful to see all their hard work and creativity being recognised by such a prestigious award.

"We are also delighted that Wycombe High School’s relationship with Wycombe Wanderers has resulted in such a success."

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All three girls thank Wycombe Wanderers for the ‘amazing opportunity’ as ‘social media presence is vital for raising the profile of women’s football.’

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