SIFF technical department to host women’s programme tomorrow

BY TONY IROGA

The Solomon Islands Football Federation Technical Department (SIFF-TD) is preparing an open women’s football festival for tomorrow.

The women’s open football festival will kick off at 8am to 12 mid-day at the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) academy turf in East Honiara.

According to SIFF Technical Department (SIFF-TD), women football enthusiasts are urged to come in numbers, register, have fun, learn new skills and meet other players.

“The key purpose of hosting this Women’s Open Football Festival is to prepares the women’s and girls for the upcoming U-16 OFC women’s champions League which is set for September this year,” the SIFF statement said.

It said women’s open football festival will run for the girls to train and keep selection of players towards U-16 OFC Champions League.

The statement said the Women’s Open Football Festival is also to promote girls in football, learn new skills, and provide a platform for enjoyment and development.

The Women’s Open Football Festival is organised as part of SIFF Academy Selection Development (SIFF-ASD) for under U15 and U16 women’s.

“The young women’s future football stars 15 years and above are encouraged to join in the tournament, this is your moment,” the statement said.

Also noted is that the Women’s Open Football Festival is free of registration for those interested to join.

The statement said the festival is also tracking players for the under U-15 for the upcoming Youth Development Tournament scheduled for May 4-12 in Fiji.

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