Ghana’s Police Ladies FC will face off with hosts Ratels FC in the opening game of the Flying Officer Cup in Abuja.
The tournament kicks off from October 10 to 24, 2021, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
Police Ladies FC were drawn in Group A alongside Naija Ratels FC, Royal Queens and Honey Badgers.
The tournament is to celebrate and immortalise the late Flying Tolulope Arotile, whose remarkable achievements and impactful story of bravery, courage, heroism and gallantry have continued to provide a beacon of hope and inspiration to many girls who aspire to achieve their dreams regardless the challenges that exists in their quest.
Chairman of Ratels Sports Development Foundation, Barrister Paul Edeh, urged the football community to embrace further quota to increase the number of women in decision making roles in order to help secure the future of the game.
We have been responsibly preparing for this wonderful event and have done our best for players and everyone coming down here for the Pre-season Championship to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of splendid football feast and of course we hope they will enjoy their stay here in Abuja.
“The time for talking has stopped. We must move on and start to make impact in the development of women’s football.
“Today, I urge the football community to embrace further quotas to increase the number of women in decision making roles in order to help secure the future of the game.
“I am extremely proud that FIFA, the world governing Football body has implemented more positive policies to promote gender equality and foster sports through education in women’s football,” he said.
check out the groups below
Group A
Naija Ratels FC (hosts) Ghana Police Ladies FC
Royal Queens FC Honey Badgers
GROUP B:
Bayelsa Queens FC Robo Queens Osun Babes Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens FC
GROUP C:
Rivers Angels Confluence Queens Sunshine Queens Oasis Ladies FC
GROUP D:
Nasarawa Amazons FC Edo Queens Lakeside Queens FC Dannaz Ladies.