KARACHI: The National Fighters FC defeated Gizri Star FC 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw to win the inaugural Aik Awam Unity Cup at a packed Gizri Football Stadium here the other day.

Earlier, Al Wajid defeated Young Baloch, also on penalty kicks after a goalless draw, to take third position in the tournament.

A 20-minute exhibition game was also played between Pakistan’s Special Olympians. The green vests defeated the red vests 2-0.

The Aik Awam Unity Cup was organised by the Elaj Trust and Aik Awam Movement to commemorate Defence Day and pay tribute to the footballers of the country.

AAM founder Jibran Nasir said that the movement ‘s vision aimed at engaging the youth in healthy activities through the medium of sports and investing in the city’s sports infrastructure and athletes.

“We will organise more football tournaments in every quarter of the city to engage more and more youth in sports,” he said at the closing ceremony.

The 11-day tournament, which began on September 6, featured 32 teams

registered under the Sindh Football Association.

Published in Dawn, September 19th, 2018