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2023 FCT league Super 4: Turf Arena emerges winner

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2 years ago

May 21, 2023

Joel Ajayi
The Turf Arena football club of Abuja on Saturday emerged champions of 2023 FCT league Super 4 after a crucial goalless draw with Catholic Cadet of FCT in the game played at the old parade ground in Abuja.
The Turf Arena lifted the FCT FA Super 4 trophy at the Area 10 playing ground in Abuja.

The Turf Arena boys for their efforts pocketed the sum of N200,000.

Though, the two teams have five point each but the Champion Turf Arena had 2 goalless different that separate the two team.
Other team who participated in the Super four are Abees Golden Football Academy with 3 points while Jay 1 Football Academy have 1 point at the end of three matches play.
Speaking after the games the FCT FA Chairman Alhaji Abba Muhktarwho was represented by his Vice Chairman Alhaji Saliu Kolo said expressed delight with the turn of events in the just concluded FCT FA Super 4 in Abuja.

He counted the successes this year’s edition of the league recorded and expressed gratitude that the event climaxed without a hitch.

Chairman further said that the success of this year’s edition of the league will occasion the birth of newer and more centres that will accommodate the participation of remote area councils where burden talents will have the opportunity to equally play their way to the limelight.

“First and foremost, we have to thank almighty God for giving us this opportunity to start from the beginning to the end. actually we’re happy, and I think this is the first time in the history of the FCT”

“This is the first league we have many teams that registered and it was conducted peacefully with no problem at all, and we especially thank the chairman who has given his support financially and morally”

“What my chairman is doing is trying to create centres, about five centres for this competition to ensure that all, especially the remote area councils will be able to include their young ones and bring them to the limelight because we have alot of talented players in those remote areas but they do not have the opportunity of coming to town”

“But this time around, we have centres in Gwagwalada, we have centres in Bwari, we have centres in so many places. so in the next edition, I think we another centre even here in Abaji area council” he concluded.

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FCT FA Announces Composition of Standing Committees to Strengthen Football Development

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December 23, 2024

The Gleamer

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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