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President Federation Cup final Feat: FCT FA Chairman congratulates Naija Ratels, urges team to for Trophy
Joel Ajayi
The Chairman of Federal Capital Territory Football Association Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed has congratulated Abuja based football Club Naija Ratels for securing the final ticket for the ongoing President Federation FA Cup.
Abuja landladies, Naija Ratels will go up against former winners Rivers Angels in the grand finale of the women’s version of this year’s President Federation Cup competition at Mobolaji Stadium in Lagos.
Just on Sunday morning, Ratels defeated Remo Stars Queen 7-6 penalty shootout Victory in Enugu, after both teams were tied at 2-2 in regulation time as Rivers Angels edging Delta Queens 2-1 in Awka.
In a congratulatory message to the Abuja based female team, FCT FA Chair, expressed satisfaction in the effort of the team that weather all the storms to secure final ticket of the most prestigious President Federation Cup.
He thereby, urged team to spare no effort to win the trophy come Saturday 29th of June at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.
According to Mouktar “I am elated to congratulate Our girls Naija Ratels football club, on their outstanding performance in the ongoing President Federation Cup for progressing to the final.
“This feat is a reflection of the attention paid to sports development over the years, that have lifted the profile of women’s football in the FCT.
“I congratulate Fct f a representative for indefatigable spirit and commitment and as a football association we pledge our support morally, financially to the team.
“We want to win the trophy , don’t relent in your effort, we want you to bring the trophy back to Abuja.” He said.
However, this year’s grand finale will see Abia Warriors take on El-Kanemi Warriors in the men’s event.
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Cricket: Edo, Lagos Secure Win As Women’s Championship Begins
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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