Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) emerged champions of the inaugural edition of the FCT Women’s Inter-Area Councils Football Tournament over the weekend after a solitary strike by Ruth Torsue handed them victory at the expense of Gwagwalada Area Council in the final staged at the NFF-FIFA Goal Project, MKO Abiola National Stadium.

In the third-place playoff, Kwali edged Kuje 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time to secure the bronze medals.

Champions AMAC were presented with a cash prize of N250,000, while runners-up Gwagwalada and third-placed Kwali received N150,000 and N100,000 respectively.

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Meanwhile, the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, who attended the final used the opportunity to underscore his administration’s commitment to developing the game from the grassroots.

“I am fulfilled being part of this success. Championships like this are the real platforms for talent discovery, and I must commend the organizers for their vision and execution,” Gusau said.

“I made a vow to be here and I am proud to identify with initiatives like this. It aligns perfectly with my agenda of promoting grassroots development since coming into office and taking the sport to every corner of the country.

“I am truly proud of the investment and dedication shown by Pat Ajuma Ayegba, and I fully support initiatives of this nature.”

Tournament initiator and sponsor, Pat Ajuma Ayegba, who is also Chairman of the FCT FA Women’s Football Committee, expressed immense satisfaction with the success 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 honour 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.”

The Minister of Women’s Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim was represented by her Special Assistant, Alkali Suleiman at the final.