There is now a manor hope for private schools in the FCT as FWC Champions FC hint that private schools will be incorporated in subsequent editions of the Secondary School Football Tournaments.
The first edition is currently on going with the finals set to be begin on 22nd October as the draws, comprising 12 teams have already been conducted.
There were uproars by concerned stakeholders on the snub of private schools in the FCT which has now been considered.
Speaking in a press conference today, Thursday, in Abuja Pastor Yakubu Yola, Chairman FWC Champions FC said there are plans to incorporate private schools in subsequent editions but stressed that “it is still unknown when they will come in” but we have plans for that”
He added that “Time factor was a major reason why we left out private schools. We observed that public schools have a more organized body which helped us with the organization.
“The private schools do not have a unified body which will make it difficult for us to meet them for talks and preparation.” He said
Pastor Yakubu Yola also stressed that “There was a need to start small”, a factor that he claimed was majorly considered so as to learn the route and get it right.
Howbeit, the draws for the finals have been conducted which is to start on Tuesday, 22nd October.
Below is a full fixture of the finals which will also be in a knockout format.
GSS Yangoji Vs GSS Garki
GSS Mabushi Vs GSS Tudun Wada
GSS Airport Vs GDSS Abaji
GSS Apo Vs G/Lada
GSS Giri Vs GSS Wuse 3
GSS Gwargada Vs GSS Zuba
