Bwari Area Council have completed a remarkable grassroots football double after emerging champions of the second edition of the FCT Football Association (FCT FA) Women’s Inter-Area Council Tournament.

Bwari defeated Kuje 1-0 in Saturday’s final at the Area 3 Football Pitch, Abuja, to claim the six-team round-robin women’s championship which ran from August 21st to September 5, 2026 and replicate their success in the men’s competition.

The decisive moment came just one minute into the final when Patricia Habila struck to give Bwari an early lead.

Kuje responded with sustained pressure in search of an equaliser, but Bwari’s defence stood firm to preserve the advantage and secure the trophy.

The victory means Bwari are champions in both the men’s and women’s editions of the FCT FA Inter-Area Council competitions, underlining the Area Council’s impressive performance across grassroots football.

Defending champions Amac settled for third place after recovering from a 1-1 draw against Kwali in the third-place playoff. Amac subsequently prevailed 3-1 on penalties to secure the bronze medal.

The second edition of the women’s tournament provided another platform for female footballers from across the FCT to showcase their abilities while giving the FCT FA an opportunity to strengthen its grassroots women’s football development programme.

FCT FA Chairman Adam Mouktar Mohammed congratulated Bwari for their triumph and praised the participating Area Councils for their commitment to the development of the women’s game.

“This is exactly what grassroots football development should be about, giving young players the opportunity to compete, gain experience and be identified. We are encouraged by what we have seen and will continue to support competitions that create opportunities for our girls,” Mohammed said.

He added that the FCT FA would continue working with the Area Councils to expand the platform and create a stronger pathway for talented female players to progress from grassroots football to higher levels.

FCT FA Board Member and Head of Women’s Football, Pat Ajuma Ayegba, also commended the players and officials, describing the tournament as another important step in the association’s efforts to grow women’s football across the Federal Capital Territory.

“The competitiveness of the tournament shows that there is a lot of talent at the grassroots. Our goal is to keep providing these players with opportunities to play, develop and ultimately progress to bigger stages,” Ayegba said.

Ayegba congratulated Bwari on their achievement and praised all six Area Councils for their participation, while expressing confidence that subsequent editions would become even more competitive and provide greater opportunities for female footballers across the FCT.