CAGAYAN de Oro City — Four teams from Mindanao claimed division titles at the Abdullah Brothers’ Cafe (ABC) 8-A-Side Football Festival on Oct. 18 at the Mindanao Civic Center Football Field in Tubod, Lanao del Norte.
Isabel FC won the Under-12 championship, while Holy Cross Bukidnon topped the Under-16 division.
Manukan United FC of Zamboanga del Norte captured the Women’s Open title, and Dabdab FC of Bukidnon won the Men’s Open championship.
The tournament brought together teams from Lanao del Norte and neighboring provinces, giving young and adult players a chance to compete across four divisions.
Organizers also recognized individual performers. Zaijian N. Langam earned Best Striker in the Boys Under-16 division.
In the Ladies Open category, Jovie Delgado was named Finals MVP, Angel Loriene Tandoc won Best Goalkeeper, and Rhean Clarice Daniel received Best Defender honors.
Second District Representative Sittie Aminah D. Dimaporo attended the event in support of the athletes and provincial sports development.
The participation of teams from Bukidnon and Zamboanga del Norte also highlighted the tournament’s reach beyond Lanao del Norte, as local organizers seek to promote the province as a venue for sports events and tourism.
