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We are a County Football Association, affiliated to the FA. We aim to provide grassroots football opportunities for all. Together in Alliance.
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Joined November 2011
🎉 After 16 years at the AFA, @bob_leeds is retiring. Bob, who is a big @UKLabour and @Arsenal supporter, received this message from @jeremycorbyn . Thank you for your hard work at the AFA and supporting grassroots football at @FA
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Congratulations to @QPRWFC, who were crowned winners of the Capital Women’s Senior Cup season 20/21, beating @ActoniansLFC in a closely fought game. Well done to all!
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Old Meadonians to Aston Villa. Former @Oldmeadsfc top goal scorer Albert Adomah has made his way to the Premier League! . 🔗
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This weekend a Defibrillator saved the life of a player. We would like to thank all those involved in saving Steve Livey's life. Read:
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Our AFA Referee Jamie DeSouza has been appointment an U15's England Fixture!. What a great achievement 😀. Read here:
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FEMALE COACHING | The first of five #100FC intro to coaching workshops is underway as part of our @WomeninFootball #WhatIf pledge. Coaches will receive a fully funded coaching programme & CPD opportunities #womeninfootball
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE. Following this evenings announcement from the government, it has been advised to postpone all grassroots football. Further updates will follow.
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Great evening with clubs & coaches from @AmateurFA & @LondonFA discussing how to start or grow female football in clubs and what they can do to make it happen #FemaleFriendlyClub Thanks to @louisegruchy & @Sarahthorp9 for delivering the workshop ⚽️⚽️
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Amateur FA Referee Deryll David has been appointed as Assistant Referee for The Bostik League Premier Division Play-Off Final!. 🔗
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⚽️NEW REFEREE SUPPORT INITIATIVE ⚽️. This season we are introducing yellow armbands for all our Under 18 Referees. The campaign aims to support young referees and improve the matchday experience. Read more:
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Congratulations to the 72 Amateur FA clubs who are England Football Accredited 🙌. If you want to become accredited, contact samantha.brown@amateur-fa.com. Clubs who achieve accreditation by the end of March, will be entered into a draw to win a £100 @DiscountFK voucher! 💪 ⚽
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This award is for an individual often referred to as someone from the ‘third team’ on the pitch. Games would not go ahead without them, so tonight we award Match Official of the Year to Kamil Mehmet, who turns up each week and this season achieved promotion! . #AFAAwards23
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Amateur FA Referee @derylldavid has been appointed a FA Vase Fixture! . We would like to wish him the best of luck from all here at the AFA 😀. Read here: /www.amateur-fa.com/news/2019/jan/30/amateur-fa-referee-appointed-fa-vase-fixture
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Brilliant evening to kick off our @WomeninFootball #WhatIf pledge with the first group of coaches from #100FC programme, which aims to qualify 100 new female coaches & start them on their coaching journey. Thanks to #FACoachMentors @emhill_88 & @KP90_ for delivering the session
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Former & current @ArsenalLadies players reunited at #CGLFutsal #footballfamily @emmsb30 @emsmitch3 @pealling2
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This award is for an individual often referred to as someone from the ‘third team’ on the pitch. Games would simply not go ahead without them, so tonight we award our Match Official of the Year to Dwayne Uylett. #GFAAwards24
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Congratulations to @oldwilsonians who are our @EnglandFootball Accredited Club of the Month ⚽️ 🙌
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REFEREE PROMOTIONS 🙌 | We are delighted to announce that the following referees have gained promotion for next season!. Congratulations everyone! 👏
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NEWS | Amateur FA is delighted to announce that the @LondonUnityLg has affiliated to the County FA ahead of the 2018/19 season ⚽. This is the first time an LGBT+ friendly football competition has affiliated to a County FA in the UK. More 👉
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Congratulations to @AFCWLadiesGirls Reserves who are winners of the #CapitalWomensCup Intermediate final.
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Here it is!. The Senior Cup Semi Final Fixtures are. @Norsefc V @Oldmeadsfc . @PolytechnicFC V @Nottsborough . Good Luck!
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GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL AWARDS 2020 | Winners. The winner of Club of the Year is @wanderersafc. Congratulations to the club. #GrassrootsHeroes
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Congratulations to our referees, who have been promoted to Level 4 ⚽️ 🙌
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Following the Governments latest decision, we will provide an update when we have received information from The @FA. Once this has been received we will post on our website and on our twitter and communicated to all via our Newsletters and Emails.
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Congratulations to @Bealoniansfc🙌⭐️our Club of the Year. The club provides a safe and inclusive environment for over 600 members from 5 to 55 (some are older) to play football each week and are at the heart of their local community. #GFAAwards24
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Congratulations to @ActoniansLFC Reserves, winners of the Capital Women’s Junior Cup 🏅🏆🙌. Great performances from Actonians and @AFCLeytonWomen. Well done for making it to the final!
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NEWS | We're disappointed to have received 3 separate reports this weekend relating to Physical Contact/Assault on Match Officials. The Amateur-FA take these matters extremely seriously and have undertaken an immediate and full investigation into each allegation. (1/3).
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Congratulations to @CAFCWomen - winners of the #CapitalWomensCup Senior section for the fifth year running #lostcount
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Are a new women's club, small-sided team or group looking to get a taster of 11-a-side football?. Join us for a day of football whatever your experience, ability, age or level of fitness. 📅 Saturday 15 October.⏰ 10am.📍 Edmonton Sports Club, N9 9HL.🔗
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Referee Abuse will not be tolerated, we will work hard to ensure all our match officials are given the support and respect they need. Thank you to @refsupportuk @RefsAssociation for their messages/comments to ensure we received the reports. #RespectReferees (3/3).
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Join us, @middxfa & @LondonFA, as we kick off our Female Referee Development Group. We will be joined by Football League, WSL and FIFA referee @Rebecca__Welch. 🗓️ Monday 28th March 2022 .⏰ 6.30pm.📌 Rectory Park, UB5 5FA.Register: Don't miss out!
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Reaching 100 years is no mean feat. Tonight we recognise two clubs who have achieved this, this season. Congratulations to @OldSalesians_FC & @Reigatians . #AFAAwards23
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Our Coach of the Year (Male Pathway) is Chedee Alexander. Chedee coaches at @wanderersafc, working with 100+ players and has created an atmosphere of positivity in the club. #AFAAwards23
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It's here. We are delighted to announce that we are partnering with Foot Locker Europe to support Amateur female referees in the UK. Females can apply for funding that will give them £130 off of the FA Referee Course!. Interested? Click here for more:
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RETURN OF FOOTBALL | The @FA has today issued guidelines for the return of competitive #grassroots #football. For key dates and the guidelines in full, in addition to a series of downloadable documents, please see here⬇️.
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The Amateur FA Grassroots League of the Year is the @TheSAL1907. The league provides football for thousands across the capital each Saturday! Congratulations. #AFAAwards23
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Winners of the Capital Women’s Intermediate Cup Final 2021/22 @DWFCLadies 🙌🏆. Congratulations to both teams for making it to the final. What a great game ⚽️
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It is with regret that we report the sad passing of Life Vice President Patrick Morrissey. Our thoughts are with his family and many friends. RIP Patrick
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Today saw 30 players take part in our first walking football festival of 2022 ⚽️🚶♂️ . Thank you to all that took part, some playing walking football for the first time. Congratulations to the eventful winners, @OTenisoniansFC 🏆
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Finally, we move onto Club of the Year. Congratulations to @EstudiantesLdn 🙌⭐️. Estudiantes uses the power of football to improve the education and lives of students in Tottenham, one of the most deprived areas of London. #AFAAwards23
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As #WEURO2022 kicks off this Wednesday, we spoke to females in football to hear what football means to them and what impact they think the WEuro's will have. First we spoke with @_CoachAli_, who started coaching in 2014 and hasn't looked back since!. 👉
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🚨NEW REFEREE COURSE AVAILABLE🚨. There are many benefits to becoming a qualified referee:.✅Keeping fit.✅Meet new people and make friends.✅Opportunities to develop and progress.✅Earn some matchday money. Book your place here:
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👀Tomorrow. David Coote, Premier League & FIFA Referee is coming along to our Referee Cup Finals Evening!
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Please see below an update from a recent disciplinary case. If you need to report any discrimination or disciplinary matters, email discipline@amateur-fa.com or click here:
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🏆 County FA Grassroots Football Awards 2022 Winners 🏆. Congratulations to @TheSAL1907, who are the Amateur FA League of the Year. The league provides football for hundreds of players throughout London, and most recently has set up a veterans division.
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Congratulations to @AshfordWomens, winners of the Capital Women’s Senior Cup Final 21/22 🏆⚽️🙌. A great game played by both teams.
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Ella is a one-woman refereeing dynamo 💥 She officiates in 9 different leagues. Her keenness to help shape the future of young referees and women in football knows no bounds. Congratulations Ella, Grassroots Match Official of the Year 2020 🙌 @FA @McDonaldsUK #GrassrootsHeroes
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Did you know?. One in eight LGBT people (12%) avoid going to the gym or.participating in sports groups.because of fear of discrimination.and harassment. Be an active ally. #rainbowlaces
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The Keith Busby Award is named after a stalwart of Amateur FA football and is presented for distinguished service in administration. Congratulations to John Long from @oldparmsfc. He has been with the club for 30+ years, and we celebrate all he has done for them. #AFAAwards23
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Congratulations to @Nottsborough for winning the 19/20 @AmateurFA Senior Cup Final. Beating @Norsefc 2-1 🎉 🏆.
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Senior Cup Final Day! #AFASeniorCup . @Nottsborough v @WandsworthB_FC. In Person or Live on YouTube. ⏰ 2.30pm.📌 Winchmore Hill FC, N21 3ER.📺 Get along and show your support ⚽️🙌
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The winner of our poster competition is Roxy from @westessexfc . Congratulations!. She has won 2 tickets to see England V Bulgaria in October!
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Congratulations to @ArsenalWFC Academy, who have won the Capital Women’s Senior Cup in a tightly fought game against @afcw_women. Thanks go to the match officials, our guest presenter @AliceKempski & @CBHounslowUTD for hosting.
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Great day with the new #100FC cohort and London Female Coaching Group, filled with a day of sharing experiences, a panel of inspirational guests, and coaching workshops. Thank you to all who came and the FA CDOs and Coach Mentors for their support and expertise ⚽️ 🙌
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🏆 County FA Grassroots Football Awards 2022 Winners 🏆. Congratulations to @Bealoniansfc 1st XI, who are the Amateur FA Spirit of Grassroots Football winners. The 1st XI treat everyone with respect, always playing the game in a fair, sporting manner.
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Next we award those who are often forgotten, and are a key part in keeping football being played week in, week out. Our Grounds Team of the Year is Mark Boundy from @Bealoniansfc. Congratulations, Mark. #GFAAwards24
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The FA 50 Year Service Award is in recognition of work done by our member volunteers. They have committed their time to servicing football and providing opportunities for others to become involved. Congratulations to Eddie Bow, John Cooke & Ian Kerr on their awards #AFAAwards24
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Congratulations to @lionessesfc, who win the Capital Women’s Intermediate Cup final on penalties. Well done to @DWFCLadies who gave it their all in a tightly fought game.
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SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDANCE. We would like to remind our clubs, leagues, match officials, parents and volunteers about their responsibility on social media. Social media abuse and trolling are not accepted by the Amateur FA. 🔗
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Congratulations to @ThlfcOfficial who completed a hattrick & won the U12, U16 & U18 Capital Girls' Cup finals
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Today we visited @Norsefc with our @thegma_ RPA, Daniel and worked with the club to complete their @FootballFoundtn #pitchpower assessment. The funding they received has seen an improvement in their grass pitches. For info on funding to improve pitches 👉
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Great workshop this evening with @middxfa & @LondonFA looking at small grants for capital projects and how the funding can help clubs develop and grow. Thank you to Mark Hutchinson from the @FootballFoundtn for taking the time to deliver the workshop to our clubs.
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GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL AWARDS 2020 | Winners. The winner of Project of the Year is @Super5League . Congratulations to Super 5. #GrassrootsHeroes
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Good evening at the development vs winning workshop with #FACoachMentor Ray Lee. Coaches looked at what decisions they make & why and how this can impact the outcome they want to achieve for their players #coachdevelopment #FootballforAll
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Winners of the Capital women's Intermediate cup final @AshfordMiddxLFC . A dramatic late comeback with 3 goals in the last 10 minutes. A great effort from @GodalmingLadies who put in a strong performance.
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🏆Amateur FA Cup Fixtures🏆. This weekend we see games from the Intermediate Cup, Senior Novets Cup and The Veterans Cup! . Here are some throwback photos.
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Final #SSEWildcats London regional training bringing coaches together from across the AFA, @LondonFA & @middxfa sharing their experiences & learning about the Wildcats programme. Brilliant delivery from the London based FA Coach Mentor team as always.
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ICYMI | Winners of Grassroots Football Awards 2020 Announced. Yesterday, we announced the winners of our 2020 awards. You can find out more about the winners and the commended nominations here ⤵️.
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Everyone at the Amateur FA are saddened to hear of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. We join the rest of the nation as we share our thoughts with the Royal Family at this very sad time. Rest in Peace.
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NEWS | We're delighted to announce our newly promoted referees. We have:-. 9 referees progressing to L6. 9 referees progressing to L5. and 6 referees waiting to hear about 5-4 promotion next season. A great season for our promotion candidates!
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The Capital Women’s Intermediate Cup Final kicks off between @DWFCLadies & @ClaptonCFC Women #CapitalWomensCup
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Congratulations to @LondonBenficaFC winners of the Capital Women’s Junior Cup 20/21! Well done to @EdgwareTownLFC, who battled to the end.
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Let's make football more enjoyable and safe. Play your part and support the @FA code of Respect.
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It’s great to see positive reactions from the #RainbowLaces campaign! However these stats show there is still work to be done in changing attitudes towards homophobia in football. We have loved the support from our clubs and hope you continue this on and off the pitch! 🌈⚽️
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Wonder Women at the AFA.Feature 2⃣. As the Women's World Cup is quickly approaching, we would like to recognize and promote what females do within football at the AFA. In this feature, we speak to @FCoachBillie, Head coach at West Essex SSE Wildcats!. 🔗
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👀👀👀. Our county cup finals start next weekend. Who’s getting their hands on a winners medal this year. Thanks to @londontrophy for the medals 🙌
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Amateur FA Referee, Josh Burns - Selected For EPL Tournament!.
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The Capital Women’s Senior Cup Final between @AshfordWomens and @DHFC_W is now underway #CapitalWomensCup
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GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL AWARDS 2020 | Winners. The winner of Rising Star of the Year is Alexandros Pieri . Congratulations to Alexandros. #GrassrootsHeroes
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Congratulations to @GenesisFutsal, who are our England Football Accredited Club of the Month for June ⚽ . The club provides opportunities for their local community to get involved in Futsal, and reached three national futsal finals this season 🙌
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The Keith Busby Award is named after a stalwart of Amateur FA football and is presented to those for distinguished service in club administration. Congratulations to Terry Barlow from @Bealoniansfc. Tonight we celebrate all he has done for the club. #AFAAwards24
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Our Coach of the Year (Female Pathway) is Varsha Bailey-Gunputh. Varsha coaches Olympia Infinity , providing opportunities for those from under-represented background to play weekly football. Congratulations Varsha! . #AFAAwards23
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This weekend is the Senior Cup Final. @Oldmeadsfc V Old Carthusians. 📅13/04/19.📍Bank Of England FC.⏰KO: 3:00pm
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Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award is presented to @fc_goaldiggers. The club is not only a safe space for women, non-binary people and the LGBTQ+ community, but those looking to play football in a welcoming environment. #AFAAwards23
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YOUTH CUP FINAL STATS!📈. Great to see that there were 380 players over the weekend!
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ICYMI - Rob Donnelly from @the_iog will soon be carrying out site visits and offering practical advice on pitch maintenance, based on a club’s budget, level of expertise, access to equipment and time available. Interested? Visit
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GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL AWARDS 2020 | Winners. The winner of Coach of the Year is Graham Shepherd from @Bealoniansfc. Congratulations to Graham. #GrassrootsHeroes
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BURSARIES. Did you know, we can provide bursaries of £100 to BAME coaches wanting to do their Level 2? . Contact courses@amateur-fa.com now!
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Football is fun and inclusive. Discrimination has no place in football. If you see it. Tell us. We'll tackle it. #TellUs
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These are the Semi-final fixtures for the AFA Senior Cup🏆. Both games to be played at HSBC FC
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Congratulations to the Amateur FA referees who received promotion from Level 5 to 4 ⚽️🙌
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That's it for tonight's awards! . Congratulations to all those nominated and the winners on the night. It's been great to recognise so many individuals and organisations 🙌. Be sure to keep an eye out on our socials over the coming days for some exculsive photos. #AFAAwards23.
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