Doha: The inaugural Easaka Memorial Sevens Football Tournament, organised by the Qatar Indian Football Forum (QIFF) in memory of social activist and former QIFF president Easaka, will kick off on Thursday, November 12, at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) grounds. The tournament will continue until December 4.
The opening day will feature four matches, with the first kick-off scheduled for 8pm. Mates Qatar will take on Orbit FC in the Group A opener, followed by a Group B clash between Hilal FC and Infinity FC at 8:50pm. In the third match at 9:40pm, Emergence FC will face Millennium FC in Group C, while Oryx FC will meet Kasaragod Desperados FC in the final match of the day at 10:30pm.
The
tournament will feature 16 teams divided into four groups, with five league
matches scheduled for Friday, November 13. Matches will be played mainly on
Thursdays and Fridays over the coming weeks. Only Indian players holding valid
Qatar IDs (QIDs) are eligible to participate.
Group
A comprises Mates Qatar, Orbit FC, Friday FIFA Manjeri and FC Qatar Manjappada.
Group B includes Hilal FC, Infinity FC, Friends FC and Eagles FC. Group C
features Emergence FC, Millennium FC, Byzantine FC and Mavericks FC, while
Group D comprises Oryx FC, Kasaragod Desperados FC, Qatar Masters and Nasguard
FC.
The
quarterfinals are scheduled for November 27, followed by the semifinals on
December 3. The tournament final will be held on December 4 at 7:30pm at the
UDST grounds.
The tournament honours Easaka, remembered for his contributions to the Indian football community in Qatar and his dedication to players and the sport. QIFF is a social sports association committed to promoting football among the Indian community, encouraging sports participation and identifying emerging talent.
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