The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Football Association Chairman, Adam Mouktar Mohammed has tasked the FCT Football team to go all out and win the football category at the 22nd National Sports festival taking place in Ogun.
Mouktar, who was represented by Head of the Technical Committee and a Board Member of the FA, Coach Patrick Bassey said this while speaking to the team as they prepare to depart for Ogun state for the National Sports festival slated for May 16-30.
Head, FCT FA Media, Uche Hillary in a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja said the Chairman was excited that the team qualified for the football category, adding that he has assured of his continued support for team FCT who have always done well at the festival over the years.
He noted: “We thank you for all the work you put in,we see your commitment and it will never go unnoticed.
“As you travel, be good ambassadors of FCT and make us proud by winning gold as your hard work during the preparation will not go unrewarded.”
The Chairman donated jerseys, balls, hose and officials wear for the team to encourage them and to know the FA is always ready to support them in any way possible.
The captain of the team, Aliyu Abubakar assured the FA that they would give it their all in Ogun when they compete.
‘‘We thank the FCT FA Chairman who has always supported and encouraged us. We will do our best like always and bring back gold for the FCT.”
The FCT Team won silver medal at the last festival hosted by Delta state in 2022.