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Flying Officers Cup 2021: Draw And RSDF Heroes Award Recipients To Be Unveiled On Thursday
The draw and Awardees unveiling ceremony for the 2021 Edition of the Flying Officers Cup and Ratels Sports Development Foundation Heroes Awards will hold at the FIFA Goal Project Media Hall, Package ‘B’, Abuja on Thursday, the 7th of October 2021.
The event which will be held virtually through zoom will see sixteen (16) teams divided into 4 different groups, from which all the winners and the runners-up will advance to the knockout phase.
Naija Ratels, Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels and Nasarawa Amazons have been named top seeds for Thursday’s final draw of the Flying Officers Cup 2021.
Naija Ratels have been given the privilege by virtue of their host status, while Bayelsa Queens made the sacred pot for being the defending Champions, Rivers Angels as defending Champions of the NWFL Premiership, while Nasarawa Amazons for being two time finalists of the Flying Officers Cup.
2019 Champions, Edo Queens, FC Robo Queens, Osun Babes FC, Confluence Queens FC, Ghanaian Women League runners up, Police Ladies FC, Royal Queens and Sunshine Queens will be seen in pot 1, their position decided by their Premiership status.
The five remaining teams, Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens FC, Lakeside Queens FC, Oasis Ladies FC, SGH Academy FC, Dannaz Ladies FC will be housed in Pot 2.
Also during the event, names of individuals who have made positive impacts on women’s football and impacted lives would be unveiled.
The Chairman of the Ratels Sports Development Foundation Heroes Awards sub-commitee, Mr Moses Nagogo Bako revealed that about 12 names have been found worthy to receive the special awards in two different categories which includes the Posthumous Awards, Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Bako further hinted that the awards will celebrate the exceptional and remarkable achievements of various individuals in the field of sports especially women’s football and the impactful life of courage, heroism and gallantry that has continued to provide a beacon of hope and inspiration to many young girls who aspire to achieve their dreams regardless the challenges that exist in their quest.
“The Ratels Sports Development Foundation Awards is purely to celebrate excellence, pride, heroism, hardwork and dedication.
“We carefully selected these names because of what they have been able to achieve in the area of women’s football development.
“We are glad and optimistic that this would go along way in encouraging the younger generation to believe in making a difference.”.
The Ratels Sports Development Awards will be officially presented to recipients on the 24th of October at the Area 10 Sports Complex, Garki Abuja at 1pm. The award which is the climax of the 2021 edition of the Flying Officers Cup has the theme “Honouring Our Fallen Heroes For Peace And Unity”.
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No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday
Joel Ajayi
The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.
With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.
Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.
The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.
In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.
While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.
Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.
This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.
Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?
Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.
She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.
Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.
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