The Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, has claimed the championship title at the inaugural FCT FA Women’s Inter-Area Councils Football Tournament.
In a thrilling final played on Sunday, April 27, at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, AMAC edged past Gwagwalada Area Council with a narrow 1-0 victory. Ruth Torsue scored the decisive first-half goal under the guidance of Coach Atandex Taiwo, securing a historic triumph in the maiden edition of the grassroots competition.
Earlier in the day, Kwali Area Council captured the bronze medal, defeating Kuje 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in regular time.
AMAC walked away with a cash prize of N250,000, while runners-up Gwagwalada and third-placed Kwali received N150,000 and N100,000 respectively.
A highlight of the final ceremony was the presentation of a Meritorious Award to the President of the Nigeria Football Federation and First Vice President of WAFU Zone B, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to football development across Nigeria and West Africa.
Fresh from participating in the CAF African Schools Football Championship in Ghana, NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has commended the FCT FA and tournament sponsor Pat Ajuma Ayegba for their commitment to nurturing grassroots talent.
“Competitions like this are vital for talent discovery. I’m proud to witness and support this milestone,” Gusau said.
Tournament sponsor and initiator Pat Ajuma Ayegba expressed deep satisfaction with the event’s success. She congratulated all participating teams and thanked stakeholders for their support, particularly the NFF President and the Ministry of Women’s Affairs.
FCT FA Chairman, Alhaji Muktar Adam Mohammed, represented by First Vice Chairman Alhaji Salihu Kolo, praised the tournament’s success and Ayegba’s dedication, describing it as a strong foundation for future growth in women’s football.
The Minister of Women’s Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, represented by her Special Assistant Alkali Suleiman, said the initiative would have a positive and lasting impact on young girls, pledging continued support from the ministry.
Individual honours were awarded to Gwagwalada’s Jimoh Kairat as Most Valuable Player, AMAC’s Duru Blessing as Best Goalkeeper, and Saratu Danladi as Highest Goal Scorer.
The final attracted an impressive crowd, including dignitaries such as NNL CEO Emmanuel Attah, NTA Sports General Manager Kayode Adeniyi, Corps Commander Daniel Asanya, and key FCT FA board members.
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