Fata Youth To Lead In Football: Pirzada

Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Mian Riaz Husain Pirzada Wednesday said the youth of Fata would lead in the game of football in future

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Sep, 2017 ) : Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Mian Riaz Husain Pirzada Wednesday said the youth of Fata would lead in the game of football in future.

Speaking at the trophy unveiling ceremony of Fata Football Super League, he said our people have all the qualities of becoming a top nation. "Our youth is very talented and promising who would make the nation proud in the field of sports," he said.

He said Fata is a sports loving and beautiful place. "Sports activities would prosper in Fata in the days to come," he said. He said the Davis Cup final and World XI tour to Pakistan is a sign of revival of sports in the country.

"Pakistani players are our ambassadors and government of Pakistan is doing all-out efforts for the promotion of sports," he said. Pirzada also thanked Bridgestone Tyres Japan President Takuma Kakuuchi for his support to the game of football.

On the occasion, Takuma Kakuuchi said it is an honor for him to be here. "This league would go a long way and would attract many players in the days to come," he said.

President Fata Olympic Association and President Fata Football Association, Shahid Khan Shanwari, State Minister Fata Safron Ghalib Khan and MNA Haji Shahji Gul, Pakistan Tennis Federation Secretary Sanaullah Aman and other officicals were present on the occasion.

As many as nine international footballers would be participating in Fata Super Football League scheduled to be held at Qayyum Sports Complex. Five players from Afghanistan, two from Indonesia and two from Malaysia would be participating in the Fata Super Football League.

The winning team would be awarded Rs 0.5 million while the runner-up team would get Rs 0.3 million. Best player, top scorer and best goal-keeper would bag Rs 25,000 each. Some of the league's matches will also be played at North Waziristan and Bajaur Agency.

The teams participating in the league include Khyber Eagles, Bajaur stars, Pakir Epi NWFP, Waziristan Panther, Khyber Green Zalmi, Shanwari FC, Malik Saad Falcons, Al Hajj Group, FAW United, Young Jamrud United, Shaheen and Gazi Ajab Khan.