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Flying Officers Cup Billboards Lits Abuja Ahead Of Kick-Off

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A blitz of brightly coloured billboards of the biggest Pre-season Championship in Africa, the Flying Officers Cup has perked up the city of Abuja ahead of the Kick-Off of the  Women’s Football Championship.

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As the tournament draws closer, the Organisers are gearing up their preparations for the football fiesta. Abuja, the host city has been spruced up for the tournament as about six (6) billboards mounted at strategic locations across the city have spurred up excitement amongst football lovers. 

Some of the locations include Jabi, by Grand Cubana Hotel Junction, Gwarinpa by Chambian Plaza, IBB Way, Maitama, opposite El-Amin International School, Garki, Area 11, by Automated Car-wash, Utako Market by Arab Junction and Defense Headquarters Junction.

Ratels Sports Development Foundation President, Barrister Paul Edeh said the billboards were mounted at strategic positions in Abuja to make the people catch up with the fun and excitement that has to do with the competition.

The competition billed to Kick-Off on Sunday, the 10th of October will see 16 teams including a team from Ghana and Benin Republic battle for honors at the Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja and Edeh noted that the reactions from the Abuja Football Lovers on the competition have been overwhelming. 

“We have worked so hard over the last few weeks to get this done almost perfectly, the Area 10 Sports Complex is under renovation and it’s almost 100% done. 

“Most particularly, am glad we have been able to get positive reactions from football lovers across the city on the billboards placed in various strategic locations in Abuja. The Flying Officers Cup is not just a competition, it is more like a Football fiesta. 

“Teams that are coming for the Championship are guaranteed a very hospitable reception and would have a very conducive environment to thrive and develop as a team before the start of the new season. 

“We are ready for the tournament and waiting for the team’s arrival.” He concluded. 

Flying Officers Cup 2021 is the third edition of the women’s football Pre-season Championship in honor of the late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile. Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens are the past winners of the tournament.

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