International Festival of Indigenous Football

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23 August 2023

On 9 July I had the pleasure of attending the International Festival of Indigenous Football presented by Camden Tigers Football Club during NAIDOC Week. It was an action packed day with three trophies up for grabs. The Ray "Frogga" Collins Memorial trophy was taken out by the South Coast Jummalungs with a 5-4 win over Camden Tigers. The Aunty Joyce Mate Trophy was taken out by the Maori Football Aotearoa, and the Indigenous Cup was won by Camden Tigers Indigenous football program with a 6-2 victory. A huge shoutout to the players of Camden Indigenous Football program and Aotearoa Maori Football club, as well as ACT Jummalungs football Masters for their energy and inspiration. Following the games, the Camden tigers Gala Dinner was held with all teams to finish the day off with food, drinks, traditional dance and ceremony. Thank you to Camden Tigers football club for holding the festival and I look forward to the next one.