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The maiden FCT Veterans Shield Football Tournament has been commended as an avenue will further promote unity, peace and needed change for sports in the country. Acting Director General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Mr Haruna Jauro who stated this on Sunday at the opening ceremony of the competition in Abuja noted that when matured minds like veterans in sports meet, fruitful ideas would be discussed that will further change the game of football and sports in general in Nigeria. Mr Jauro, who was represented by Alh. Aminu Saleh performed the ceremony kick off of the tournament that took place at the FCT Sports Complex, Area 3 Garki, Abuja which has six veterans teams in participation. Speaking to newsmen at the competition, Alh. Saleh said "I am glad to be here today and with what I have seen on ground here, I have seen a set of young men who are very determined in changing the face of football organization and packaging in our country and I ...

The maiden edition of the FCT Veterans Shield Football Tournament organized by Jotini Sports Services and endorsed by FCT Football Association and FCT Coaches Association is set to kick off next weekend at the FCT Sports Complex, Area 3, Garki, Abuja. Six out of the eight teams have passed the Age Verification Screening conducted by the Local Organizing Committee to ensure that only players who has attained or will attain the age of 40years on or before 31st December, 2015 participate in the tournament. “We will rather play the six teams instead of compromising the set rules and regulations of the tournament,” LOC Chairman, Umar Giwa Platini explains. "Some of the teams have only 18 players passing the screening and they have to make use of that. We have a very good understanding with the leadership of FCT Referees Council, and by the grace of God, teams will enjoy quality officiating.” The beauty of the tournament is that goal scoring has been encouraged as teams w...