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Flying Officers Cup 2021: NFF Endorses Prestigious Women Football Pre-season Tournament

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3 years ago

September 7, 2021

Nigeria’s Football Governing Body, The NFF has officially endorsed the third edition of the prestigious Flying Officers Cup billed to hold next month in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.

The Federation gave her backing to the biggest Women Football Pre-season Tournament in Africa, through a letter signed by NFF Technical Director Austin Eguaveon on behalf of the General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi.

In the letter of endorsement, Sanusi wrote: “We express the warm compliment of the President, Executive Board Members, Management and Staff of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

“We hereby give you approval and thereby endorse the laudable competition by your Organization, Ratels Sports Development Foundation.

He further commended the Flying Officers Cup Organisers for their efforts and commitment to the development of women football in Nigeria.

“We are aware of your efforts in always helping the Girl-child and your deep commitment to develop the women’s game in the country.

“We however have to reiterate that at every stage of the Competition, the Technical department of the Nigeria Football Federation must be carried along.

In her reaction to the competition’s endorsement, the General Coordinator of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup, Dr. Victoria Nlemigbo Esq thanked the President, NFF General Secretary, the entire board and staff of the Federation for their unalloyed support for the competition and for Ratel Sports Development Foundation in general.

“Getting the NFF’s support for the Flying Officers Cup is very key and fundamental. This shows the work that the planning committee has put in place and continues to put in place to make the Competition a huge success.

“So far, sixteen teams have already expressed and committed to participate in the competition and we are looking forward to hosting them in this epic and expected perfect Tournament.

Also speaking, the President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation, the major sponsors of the Pre-season Championship noted that the official endorsement from the Nigeria Football Federation, which is the body in charge of football competitions and activities in Nigeria, further shows that the competition will be bigger and better this year.

The Sports Philanthropist further charged everyone involved with the planning of the Pre-season Championship to keep all hands in deck to ensure a very successful outing.

“We are proud of what we have been able to achieve so far and with supports from the NFF, NWFL and all Clubsides involved, we are sure and optimistic that the Competition will be a very good one. In the coming days, we shall be rolling out more plans about the Flying Officers Cup. I want to appreciate the NFF and the NWFL for their moral and technical supports.” He Concluded.

The Flying Officers Cup is the biggest Women Football Pre-season Championship in Africa with Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens emerging winners in 2019 and 2020 respectively.

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JGIYC 2024: CONAC FC Thrash Shepsy FC in Abuja

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2 days ago

April 14, 2024

The Gleamer

The Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion Football Club (CONAC FC) defeated Shepsy FC 5-1 as part of activities of the 2024 Joshua Generation.

International Youth Conference (JGIYC)
The game played at the MKO Abiola National Stadium saw Shepsy FC opening the scoring to the shock of the audience.
As the game went on, the hosts took the initiative and took control of the game to run away with a 5-1 victory.

Speaking after the game, the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev’d Dr Henry Ndukuba praised the team for their win.

“It was a good game and we are proud to see how good they are. We are believing God to make this team a talking point in the country and beyond,” he said.

Similarly, the coordinating Bishop of CONAC FC, Rt. Revd. Dr Olusola Akanbi who is the bishop of Offa Diocese and a footballer himself said the dream is to showcase the team to the international community and see their dreams coming to reality.

“They played very well and it is a good test. This is not the first game they are playing, they played against Nasarawa United recently. We are believing they will play top friendly matches so that they can keep in shape and we are doing everything within our power to expose them outside Nigeria.

“Hopefully before the end of this year, we expect some of our members coming from abroad to see how some of them can play outside Nigeria and see their dreams come to pass,” he said.

CONAC FC is an offshoot of the Joshua Generation International Youth Conference which is an annual youth conference for all young persons who want to discover their purpose and take up the mountain of influence being organized by the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion.

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