UEFA-backed school mini-football tournament held in Ganja

A mini-football tournament among school students has been held in Ganja with the support of UEFA, Report informs.

The event was organized jointly by the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA) and the Ministry of Science and Education, with UEFA backing, as part of the "Football Lesson in Schools" project.

The main objective of the initiative is to promote a healthy lifestyle among schoolchildren, increase the popularity of football, and encourage greater interest in sports among students.

The final stage of the tournament took place at a mini-football pitch in Ganja. In the decisive match, Secondary School No. 21 defeated the Foreign Languages Gymnasium to claim the championship title.

The winning team was awarded the trophy and gold medals, while the second- and third-placed teams received silver and bronze medals respectively. Individual awards were also presented to standout players across various categories during the tournament.

Speaking at the award ceremony, Head of AFFA's Mass Football Department Farrukh Ismayilov highlighted the importance of the project in developing school football and engaging children in sport.

The "Football Lesson in Schools" initiative is being implemented across various regions of the country with UEFA support, aiming to increase student participation in football activities and foster social skills through sport.