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FCT Emerge Champions Of OTE4WEATH National championship
The federal capital Territory football club Pride FC emerged winner of the first edition of the Ote4wealth national football championship after beating their counterpart Golden FC from Abia state 3-1
The tournament was organised by Makanjuola Nureni, CEO MK Sports International to celebrate the 60th birthday of Nigeria business mogul, Femi Otedola.
37 teams from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) participated in the 6 days tournament held in Abuja.
Speaking at the final, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MK Sports, Nureni Makanjuola, said the next edition will be bigger than what was witnessed this year.
According to him, we shall have more teams and increase in prize money in the next edition next year. Many clubs have indicated interest to participate and our doors will be opened to so many teams that meet up with the criteria.
An elated, Pride FC head coach Lawal Abdul, appreciated Mr Nureni who single-handedly bankrolled the tournament.
“It’s a unique tournament. We have been in existence for three years and I have never seen any tournament like this. The six day tournament was well-organized with fair officiating. It all started last Saturday and ended today in my team’s favor.
“We registered for free, got kits for free, our accumulated funds for yellow cards were forfeited and yet we got the trophy and prize money.”
Meanwhile, as part of way of showing love, the winning team Pride FC extended a hand of fellowship to the runner up Golden FC by sharing the money equally which signifies all teams are winners.
Sports
FCT FA Announces Composition of Standing Committees to Strengthen Football Development
The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) is pleased to announce the composition of its first Six standing committees as part of our commitment to fostering football development, governance, and innovation across the region.
These committees will serve as the backbone of our strategic operations, ensuring effective management and sustainable growth of football in the FCT.
In a statement signed on Sunday by the FA Chairman Adam Mouktar Mohammed to use their wealth of experience to drive football development to the greater heights
“As we inaugurate these standing committees, we reaffirm our dedication to making football in the FCT a model for other regions. Each committee has been carefully composed to include individuals with the expertise, passion, and commitment needed to drive football development to greater heights. We look forward to the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders in achieving our goals.”
The newly constituted committees are as follows:
1. Technical and Development Committee
Chairman: Bassey Patrick
Mandate: To oversee the development of football talent, coaching programs, and grassroots initiatives, while ensuring the implementation of global best practices in technical advancements.
2. Competitions and Events Committee
Chairman: Hon Salihu Kolo
Mandate: To plan, organize, and manage all competitions and events under the FCT FA, ensuring they meet national and international standards.
3. Finance and Sponsorship Committee
Chairman: Hon Dr John Gabaya
Mandate: To develop financial strategies, secure sponsorships, and oversee the financial health of the association to ensure transparency and accountability.
4. Media and Public Relations Committee
Chairman: Uche Nwudoh
Mandate: To enhance the association’s visibility through strategic communication, public engagement, and digital media outreach, while building a positive image for football in the FCT.
5. Ethics and Disciplinary Committee
Chairman:
1) Hashimu O Adams.
2) Barr Jimmy Kadiri (Secretary)
3) Musa Yusuf Abaji
4) Hulda Nkwocha
5) Mansur Abdullahi
Mandate: To uphold the highest standards of integrity and fairness in FCT football by addressing disciplinary matters, ensuring compliance with rules, and promoting ethical conduct among all stakeholders.
6) Women Committee
1) Pat Ajuma (Chair Woman)
2) Maryam Muhammed
3) Adanna Nwaneri
4) Joyce Jegede
5) Bukar Mohammed
6) Hajia Bilkis
Future Appointments: The FCT FA is committed to inclusivity and will continue to announce additional committees in the coming weeks to address other critical areas of our operations, including Area Councils, Strategic Development & Partnerships, Youth football, referees’ development, and player welfare, Facilities, Media & PR, Appeals. These appointments will align with our vision to create a vibrant and competitive football ecosystem in the FCT.
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