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Cricket: Edo, Lagos Secure Win As Women’s Championship Begins

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5 months ago

October 22, 2024

Joel Ajayi

Edo and Lagos states have both secured wins on the first day of the Nigeria Cricket Federation ,NCF, Women’s Championship in Abuja.

The tournament ongoing at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja saw Edo beat Kaduna state by 61 runs in the first game of the day.

Kaduna won the toss and opted to field but couldn’t not do much to restrict the batting prowess of the Edo state side.

Edo scored 115 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
While trying to chase the target, Kaduna could only settle for 54 runs as they lost all 10 wickets in 16.3 overs, with Edo claiming a 61 run win.

The second game of the day ended in favour of the Lagos state side as the claimed a 69 run win against Anambra.

Anambra won the toss and opted to field, but Lagos showed sheer dominance with the bat scoring 118 for the loss of two in 20 overs.

Anambra in reply could only manage 49 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 20 overs, giving Lagos the win with 69 runs. Meanwhile Anambra, Edo, Kogi, Ekiti, Gombe, Lagos, Akwa Ibom and Kaduna are currently participating in the tournament scheduled to end on Sunday.

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Area Councils get N720,000 Grant as Maiden FCT FA Women’s Tournament Kicks Off April 10

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2 hours ago

April 3, 2025

The Gleamer

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.

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Uche Nwudoh Hillary
Head Media Committee
04/04/2025

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