The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has disbursed a total of N720,000 to Area Councils in preparation for the inaugural Inter-Area Councils Women’s Tournament, which is set to kick off on April 10, 2025.
The FCT FA Inter-Area Council Women’s Tournament would feature six teams, divided into two groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
The six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are: Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali—were all represented at the event.
FCT FA Chairman, Adam Mohammed, while addressing a press conference on Friday in Abuja revealed that the tournament aligned with his administration’s vision to foster the development of women’s football and provide opportunities for young female players in the capital.
He said each of the six participating Area Council teams would receive N120,000 to support their preparations for the competition.
Mohammed added: “This tournament is part of our commitment to providing a platform for the girl-child through football.
“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.”
The chairman 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.
“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,” Mohammed stated.
Speaking, Ayegba-Jubril emphasised 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 said.
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.
