With less than three weeks to the kickoff of the 2021 edition of the Flying Officers Cup, Organisers of the biggest Women Football Pre-season Competition in Africa have promised a thrilling Championship.
Formerly known as Naija Ratels Pre-Season Championship, Flying Officers Cup is played in memory of Nigeria’s first-ever female combat helicopter pilot, late Tolulope Arotile.
The 2021 Edition will see sixteen teams –including the ones from the neighboring countries – battle for honours at the Area 10 Sports Complex, FCT, Abuja, from October 10-24, 2021.
Preparation for the tournament has reached a pivotal stage and General Coordinator of the Championship, Barrister Victoria Nlemigbo said everyone involved have been working relentlessly to deliver the biggest and best ever Pre-season Championship.
“We have no doubt of an overwhelming desire to deliver the biggest and best ever women football Pre-season Championship and through our determination, plans and decisiveness, we will be able to achieve this vision.
“We understand it takes alot and we are working relentlessly and will take the most extraordinary measures with the support of all involved to stage a fabulous tournament.
“The facilities, logistics and other important things needed are almost 100% ready. The re-grassing and upgrading of the Area 10 Sports Complex and we’ve also made arrangement and partnership with relevant bodies to ensure a smooth competition.
“The fans, media and other stakeholders can look forward to the beautiful game of football here in Abuja from the 10th to the 24th of October.” She concluded.
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