The much-anticipated FCT FA Inter-Area Councils Women’s Football Tournament kicked off in grand style, with impressive wins recorded by AMAC and Kwali in their respective opening fixtures on Thursday April 10, 2025.
Organized by the FCT Football Association through its Women’s Football Committee, the tournament’s maiden edition is designed to promote talent discovery and gender inclusion in football across all six Area Councils.
In the opening fixtures, AMAC recorded a 2-0 victory over Bwari at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Practice Pitch, while Kwali triumphed with a 9-1 win over Abaji at the Abaji Football Pitch.
Speaking as special guest after the kickoff match at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Mr. Kayode Adeniyi, General Manager of NTA Sports, lauded the initiative.
“This tournament is a bold and timely intervention in the effort to give the girl-child a voice through sport. What we are witnessing is not just football—it’s social impact, community building, and youth engagement rolled into one,” former Chairman of FCT SWAN said.
“Special commendation goes to Pat Ajuma Ayegba for her innovation and personal investment in girl-child talent development. Her passion and drive have not only birthed this historic tournament but have also revived the long-dormant FCT FA Women’s Football League. She’s changing the narrative.
“I also call on the media to throw their weight fully behind this initiative. These girls deserve the spotlight just as much as any other athletes.”
Patrick Bassey, FCT FA Board Member and Chairman of the Technical Committee, praised the quality of play and emphasized the long-term vision.
“We saw not just goals today but glimpses of future stars. The FCT FA remains committed to building a strong foundation for women’s football through structured competitions like this. The technical team is closely monitoring talents that can progress to the league and national level,” Bassey said.
FCT FA Board member and chairman of women’s football committee, Pat Ajuma Ayegba, expressed her pride in the successful kickoff.
“Today marks the beginning of a dream—to take football to every girl on every street and in every school,” the former footballer, who bankrolled the grants to the participating Area Councils, said.
“I’m proud of the dedication from our teams and grateful to the FCT FA and partners for believing in this vision. This tournament is just the first of many platforms we’re building for young girls to shine.”
The tournament will continue over the coming weeks with home-and-away fixtures across all Area Councils, with the top two teams progressing to the semi-final, culminating in a grand finale to crown the champions of this historic inaugural edition.
Action continues on Saturday as Bwari hosts Gwagwalada, while Abaji will be on the road again to face Kwali on the same day.
Two days later, Kuje will welcome Abaji, while AMAC will be guests to Gwagwalada—both matches scheduled for Monday, April 14.
Opening Day Results:
AMAC 2–0 Bwari (Venue: Moshood Abiola Practice Pitch)
Abaji 1–9 Kwali (Venue: Abaji Football Pitch)
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