Ganderbal:In a bid to promote football in Ganderbal ,first ever Semi- professional football club and academy Al-Fateh football club and academy was inaugurated on Sunday here with exceptional fan fare and buzz.
After months of planning Al Fateh Football club and academy saw its first day as it was finally inaugurated by JKSB secretary Showket Ahmad Khanyari and General Secretary Shaheen Syndicate Trust i ,in Sultania ground here in Ganderbal amid huge gathering of Fans,sports dignitaries and civil society.
Expectations were high, so was the grand opening of Al Fateh football club and academy. Inauguration ceremony was started with presentation of the Club and Academy;in which every aspect of Al Fateh football club and academy was put forth for players and public .A well drafted plan and idea of Club and academy was explained by administration of The Club and academy.
On the occasion sheikh Umar Jan renowned football player of Kashmir and Head Coach of Al Fateh football club and academy said, “It was my dream to realise establishment of Football club of this stature and it is my honour to serve the club.This club will usher new era of football in Ganderbal district.” Owners put open the club and academy to every one and said every one is welcome to be part of Al Fateh football club and academy. It was also informed that the club is registered with JKFA and Best possible infrastructure will be available for players and budding footballers. Main motive of the club is grass root development and providing platform for footballers of Ganderbal to show case there talent. Club provide a window for players to progress to higher league in valley in J&K and outside. (KPS)
