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200 FCT U-15 Boys For Bocknor Champion of Champions Cup In Abuja
Over 200 U-15 boys in the Federal Capital Territory will converge in Gwagwalada and Bwari this weekend for the maiden edition of the Bocknor U15 Football tournament.
The tournament organised by the FCT Chapter of Nigeria Football Coaches Association is sponsored by the North Central Representative in the Nigeria Nationwide League Board Barrister Babatunde Akintade (Bocknor).
He is also a Board member of the FCT Football Association.
The one day tournament which involves the six Area Councils of the Capital city will hold on Saturday 26th October.
According to the programs released by the organizing committee of the FCT Coaches, the six Area Councils have been divided into two centers, with Kwali, Gwagwalada and Abaji Area Councils playing at the Government Day Secondary School Gwagwalada, while Bwari, Kuje and Abuja Municipal Area Councils will do battle at the Bwari Township Stadium.
The Champions of the the two centers will meet at the Area 3 playing pitch at a later date to determine the overall Champions of the Federal Capital Territory U15 at a later date.
The tournament is said to be a strategic football development plan, and youth-centred Program.
Barrister Babatunde Akintade Bocknor said the development of the youths remain paramount to him, as he is a strong advocate of grassroots football development.
The Bocknor U. 15 would be the climax of the FCT Coaches U15 Holiday Program held in all the Six Area Councils during the long vacation holiday. Bocknor also sponsor the Gwagwalada edition of the U15 football tournament.
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Area Councils get N720,000 Grant as Maiden FCT FA Women’s Tournament Kicks Off April 10
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has disbursed a total of N720,000 to Area Councils in preparation for the inaugural FCT FA Inter-Area Councils Women’s Tournament, which is set to kick off on April 10, 2025.
The funding was announced at a media briefing held at Area 10 in Abuja on Thursday, with each of the six participating Area Council teams receiving N120,000 to support their preparations for the competition. The six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)—Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali—were all represented at the event.
In his address, FCT FA Chairman Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed revealed that the tournament aligns with his administration’s vision to foster the development of women’s football and provide opportunities for young female players in the capital.
“This tournament is part of our commitment to providing a platform for the girl-child through football,” Mouktar said. “We believe this initiative will not only boost women’s participation in the sport but also change the perception and narrative of women’s football in the FCT and beyond.”
He also credited the initiative to Mrs. Pat Ayegba-Jubril, an FCT FA board member and head of the women’s football committee, commending her dedication to advancing the women’s game in the region.
“I must acknowledge Mrs. Ayegba-Jubril for her vision and commitment to the growth of women’s football in the FCT. Her dedication to this cause has been instrumental in bringing this initiative to life, and we are excited about the positive impact it will have on the future of the game,” Mouktar stated.
Mrs. Ayegba-Jubril emphasized the critical role of financial support in ensuring that the teams are adequately prepared for the tournament.
“This funding will assist the councils in getting their teams ready for the competition,” Ayegba-Jubril stated. “It’s time to elevate women’s football and ensure that girls at the grassroot level have access to the same opportunities as their counterparts globally. We are passionate about grassroot development and must encourage more girls to participate in sports.”
The FCT FA Inter-Area Council Women’s Tournament will feature six teams, divided into two groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
Besides Chairman Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed and Mrs. Pat Ayegba-Jubril, the event was attended by several key figures, including former Nigeria star Femi Ajilore, 2nd Vice Chairman John Gabaya, and coach Patrick Bassey as members of the FCT FA board.
Signed
Uche Nwudoh Hillary
Head Media Committee
04/04/2025
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