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Mouktar inaugurates Area Council Football Board, advocates for more on grassroot development
Joel Ajayi
FCT FA chairman Adam Mouktar Mohammed has charged the newly inaugurated area council football boss to develop football in their locality to an enviable height and make the FCT a model to be emulated in discharging their duties.
Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of the elected FCT Area Council F.A board members in Abuja on Thursday , Mouktar described the occasion as a momentous and historic one.
The Area Council is the foundation and bedrock of football development and this mandate given to them is to ensure will deliver on our promises to develop football to the highest level”
“ The right people has been given the mandate because since after the election there is no rancour or enmity . They are credible people, they should bring all the stakeholders and join hands together to develop football. We need to develop referees , coaches, infrastructure and every other segment of the game to the highest order.
He profusely thanked the electoral committee for the excellent job in ensuring transparency and accountability with the right people winning the election.
“I sincerely commend the resolute confidence they build, development from grassroot , steadfast commitment and diligence.
“I thanked all the stakeholders especially in the Area Council -we have been enjoying undiluted peace and we will continue to deliver on development. I also appreciate the coaches, referees and other key stakeholders.
“We will continue to do everything to develop football in the FCT despite the challenges we are facing” he said.
The elected Area Council were given Certificate of Returns. They Area Councils are Bwari, Kuje, AMAC, Abaji, Gwalawlada and two others.
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FCT Outplays Edo to Grab Handball Bronze at Gateway Games
By Joel Ajayi
Team FCT bounced back from their narrow semi-final defeat to hosts Ogun State with an emphatic victory over Team Edo to secure the bronze medal in handball at the 2024 Gateway Games.
In the third-place match played on Tuesday at the Alake Sports Complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the resilient FCT side dominated proceedings and overpowered their Edo counterparts with a convincing 30–17 win.
Displaying determination and teamwork, Team FCT shook off the disappointment of missing out on the final and ended the tournament on a high, earning praise from spectators and officials alike for their spirited performance.
Speaking after the victory, FCT Handball Coach Ayo Joshua attributed the success to the team’s resilience and strong desire to win a medal.
“We planned for gold but, unfortunately, we couldn’t achieve that. However, we are happy that we didn’t leave Ogun State empty-handed—we were able to secure the bronze medal,” he said.
“We have the best team, skillful players who follow instructions, and by the grace of God, come the next festival in Enugu, FCT Handball will come out even stronger.”
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