28-05-2025
Project FT win women's soccer tourney
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025
By: Jinius Pandakin Text Size: Project FT's players pose during the prize presentation. SIPITANG: Project FT from Keningau emerged champions of the 11-a-side Women's Football Championship for the Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob Cup after edging Kundasang FC from Ranau 1-0 in the final at the District Council (MDS) Football Field, Sunday. The winning goal for Project FT was scored by Fulindah Jamal in the 17th minute of the first half, earning her team RM2,500 in cash, a trophy and medals. Runners-up Kundasang FC took home RM1,800, a trophy and medals. Third place was shared by GWF FC from Papar and MT FC from Tenom, with each team receiving RM700, a trophy and medals. Special awards were presented to promising young players Jensliani Panai @ John (MT FC) and Allice Michella Tome (SWFC Jr). Top scorer of the tournament was Resceliya Johny (SWFC Jr) with three goals, while Nuraniza Faizal (SWFC Sr) was named Best Player. Kundasang FC's main goalkeeper was awarded Best Goalkeeper. All individual winners received trophies, while Project FT also received an additional RM200 as Best Team of the tournament.
Advertisement A total of 10 teams participated in the two-day tournament organised by the Sipitang Women's Football Club (KBWS), which began on May 24. The teams were SWFC Sr, SWFC Jr, SWFC Mix (Sipitang), GWF FC (Papar), Kundasang FC (Ranau), Project FT (Keningau), MT FC (Tenom), Tanak Kampung FT (Beaufort), Membakut FC (Membakut) and Anteh FT (Kota Kinabalu). The prize presentation was officiated by Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) Youth Chief Walter Antahar and Tournament Chairperson Angelina Es Samuel, who represented Sindumin Assemblyman Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob. Also present was Sipitang Football Referees Committee (JKPB) Chairman Jawi Hj Mohamad. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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