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'I earned the respect': First woman football captain at University of Manitoba

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October 27, 2026 • 03:20 PM
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Maya Turner was recently named one of the University of Manitoba's seven captains, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the school's history.

'I earned the respect': First woman football captain at University of Manitoba

College student Maya Turner has been named one of the seven captains of the University of Manitoba's football team, becoming the first woman to hold the position.

Turner's achievement makes her a history-maker in a sport traditionally dominated by male students.

In Canadian football, seven captains are assigned to lead their team in different specialities on the field.

The 24-year-old first joined the team in 2024. She spoke to the BBC about what the game means to her.

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