Football Northern Territory will celebrate NAIDOC week in the coming days, with the best indigenous footballers in the territory set to feature in special games.
NAIDOC week is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, acknowledging the history, achievements and culture of our first nations.
Football NT will host two games on July 15 at Larrakia Park – Darwin Football Stadium.
An NT select women’s side will face NT Yapas, whilst an NT select male team will play the NT Wha Whas on Wednesday.
FNT CEO Bruce Stalder believes this week will be important for those involved in football in the NT.
“Our mission at FNT is to work together with NT indigenous communities for a shared football future and it has been so pleasing to see an increasing number of indigenous players participating in our game over the past three years,” he said.
“This year, for the first time we have an indigenous women’s team, the NT Yapa’s playing in the Women’s Premier League competition, which highlights just how far we have come in our game.
“NAIDOC week is a special opportunity for us to celebrate our indigenous communities, their history, their culture and their achievements.
“I encourage everyone to come along to Larrakia Park, Darwin Football Stadium next Wednesday night for what will be a special occasion where our amazing indigenous football talent will take centre stage and entry is free for all,” he concluded.
A Welcome to Country ceremony from the Larrakia nation will take place before the night of football.
FNT’s Indigenous Football Development Advisory Committee will host a VIP function for politicians, indigenous advocates, as well as FNT board members and club presidents.
