Doha: The inaugural QIFF Easakka Sevens Football Tournament, organised in memory of K. Muhammad Easa, a prominent social activist and long-serving president of the Qatar Indian Football Forum (QIFF), will kick off on November 12, 2026. The tournament will feature 16 teams divided into four groups, with matches scheduled to continue until December 4.
The
participating teams are Mates Qatar, Orbit FC, Friday FIFA Manjeri, FC Qatar
Manjappada, Hilal FC, Infinity FC, Friends FC, Eagles Qatar, Emergence FC,
Millennium FC, Byzantine FC, Mavericks FC, Oryx FC Kasaragod, Desperados FC,
Qatar Masters and Nasguard FC.
A
preparatory meeting of the QIFF Executive Committee members and team managers
was held at Barwa Village in Doha to finalise arrangements for the tournament.
QIFF President Sharaf P. Hameed inaugurated the meeting, while Vice President
Suhail Shanthapuram delivered a commemorative address paying tribute to K.
Muhammad Easa and his contributions as a social activist and leader of the
football forum. General Secretary Muhammad Shameen coordinated the meeting.
The
match schedule was finalised following the draw conducted as part of the
preparations. QIFF Executive Committee members Ashiq Ahmed, vice president;
Hamza P. K., team coordinator; and Nazeer, technical head, explained various
aspects of the tournament and outlined the arrangements. Treasurer Adv. Muhammad
Iqbal delivered the vote of thanks.
The tournament aims to honour the memory of K. Muhammad Easa while bringing together football enthusiasts and teams from across Qatar's Indian community. The competition is expected to provide an exciting platform for participating teams to showcase their talent and strengthen the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie within the community.
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