As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Football Federation organized a special tournament today at the “House of Football,” featuring teams of women from UN Women, sports journalists, and the FSHF administrative staff.

In this event, the women, divided into three teams, played football together and collectively conveyed the message of awareness in the fight against breast cancer.

FSHF Executive Committee member Anila Basha addressed the event, praising the Federation’s initiative to raise awareness throughout October.

“The Albanian Football Federation has organized this mini-tournament for the first time, where three teams will face each other. You all contribute in your daily work, but fightlikeaneagle, let’s together give a voice to this awareness campaign against breast cancer.

We will continue with one of our most important events on October 25, when the Women’s National Team, whose jersey you are wearing, will play a play-off match against Norway. We’ve agreed, along with the Norwegian Federation, that both teams will wear the pink ribbon, and we will carry on this awareness campaign until October 31 and beyond. Your voice will be heard. I deeply thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here,” said Basha.

Michele Ribotta, the UN Women representative in Albania, also gave a speech, appreciating FSHF’s initiative as a great way to raise public awareness during breast cancer prevention month.

“I wanted to thank everyone, the Federation, and all the teams. I am very happy that we are undertaking this initiative as part of a tripartite collaboration with the Federation and media members. I think this is absolutely a wonderful way to mark and promote public awareness during the cancer prevention month, ensuring that all women get screened.

As the United Nations and UN Women, we greatly promote the participation of women in sports. I am very pleased that you have undertaken this initiative, and that we had the opportunity to join you, and I look forward to cheering for a wonderful match,” said Ribotta.

At the end of the tournament, the participants received medals from the Federation, symbolizing the shared message.

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