AMAC Clinches Maiden FCT FA Women’s Inter-Area Councils Crown

AMAC Area Council have been crowned champions of the maiden FCT FA Women’s Inter-Area Councils Football Tournament champions, after a they edged Gwagwalada Area Council 1-0  on Sunday.

A first-half solitary strike from Ruth Torsue handed Atandex Taiwo’s side the historic triumph in the final held at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

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Meanwhile, in the earlier third-place playoff, Kwali defeated Kuje 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time to secure the bronze medal.

Speaking after the highly intensed final, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau,  applauded the FCT Football Association and tournament sponsor Pat Ajuma Ayegba for their commitment to grassroots football in the territory.

 “Championships like this are the real platforms for talent discovery, and I must commend the organizers for their vision and execution.

 I am happy to be here today. In fact when Pat Aiyegba met me in the office to tell me that FCT FA organized a tournament for young girls in all six Area Council’s in Abuja. I noticed her passion and said this is kind of people we are looking for especially when it comes to nurturing women’s football which we have never had before.”

Also speaking after the Finals, tournament initiator and sponsor, Pat Ajuma Ayegba, expressed immense satisfaction with the successful delivery of the competition.

“This is a dream come true. I congratulate all the participating teams, especially the champions AMAC, for their outstanding performance.

I sincerely thank the NFF President for the incredible honor of his presence and the fond memories offered to these young, ambitious female footballers. I also deeply appreciate the support of the Minister of Women’s Affairs and the humongous backing of the FCT FA leadership.”

While, FCT FA Chairman, Alhaji Muktar Adam Mohammed, represented by First Vice Chairman, Alhaji Salihu Kolo, also hailed the success of the tournament and applauded the sponsor for the landmark achievement as the the dignitaries in who graced the final has given “the tournament a strong foundation for future growth”

In a similar vein, the Minister of Women’s Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, through her Special Assistant, Alkali Suleiman, commended the organizers for their transformative vision, as “On behalf of the  Minister, he pledge the Ministry’s  support to sustain and grow the project”.

As a reward for their historic achievement, organizers presented AMAC with a cash prize of ₦250,000. Runners-up Gwagwalada and third-placed Kwali received ₦150,000 and ₦100,000 respectively.

In recognition of his outstanding performances, the tournament named Jimoh Kairat of Gwagwalada the Most Valuable Player (MVP). AMAC’s impressive showstopper, Duru Blessing, won the Best Goalkeeper award. Saratu Danladi of Kuje also shone brightly, emerging as the tournament’s Highest Goal Scorer

Apart from the NFF president the well-attended final also attracted several high-profile dignitaries, including former FCT FA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National League (NNL), Emmanuel Attah; General Manager of NTA Sports, Kayode Adeniyi; Corps Command Daniel Asanya; former Chairman of FCT Coaches Association, Godwin Bamigboye; as well as FCT FA Board Members Femi Ajilore, Patrick Bassey, and FCT FA Secretary, Haruna Ilerika.

Meritorious Award where also given to NFF president and First Vice President of WAFU Zone B, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions to football development in Nigeria and beyond.