Girls' football is coming to AFC Gnosall. The voluntary youth football club has announced the formation of its first ever girls' team, an Under-10s side open to all Year 3 and Year 4 girls in the area, regardless of experience or ability.
It is a significant step for a club that has been steadily growing its presence in the village, and one that reflects a broader push to make football accessible to more young people locally.
Established in 2011, AFC Gnosall operates with the aim to provide a fair opportunity for the young people of our local community in Gnosall and surrounding areas to play, engage and develop their skills in Football.
Girls' participation in football has risen sharply in recent years, and community clubs like AFC Gnosall play a central role in turning that interest into opportunity. For families in and around Gnosall, this means their daughters now have a local team to call their own.
Since 2019, FIFA has reported a 24% increase in women and girls playing organised football, reaching 16.6 million players a year. Nearly 6.5 million women and girls play football in England, reflecting a massive surge over past years.
AFC Gnosall has made clear that ability is not a barrier. Whether a girl has played before or has never kicked a ball, she is welcome to get involved.
The home ground is at Gnosall Family Sports & Social Club.
Official website: https://www.afcgnosall.co.uk/
AFC Gnosall Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/afc.gnosall
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