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First Lady joins Aberdeen Veterans for league kick-off

The First Lady joined football players and supporters for the opening of the Aberdeen Veterans Inter-Community League.

Aberdeen Community Field, FreetownPublished
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio stands with participants at the Aberdeen Veterans league kick-off
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio stands with participants at the Aberdeen Veterans league kick-off
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Community sport in Aberdeen

The Office reported that Dr. Fatima Maada Bio attended the league’s opening at Aberdeen Community Field with veterans, residents and young people.

In photographs

Original Office photo set
The First Lady walks onto the field in a red Aberdeen Veterans jersey
The First Lady walks onto the field in a red Aberdeen Veterans jersey
Supporters gather at Aberdeen Community Field
Supporters gather at Aberdeen Community Field
Players in blue pose for a team photograph at the kick-off
Players in blue pose for a team photograph at the kick-off
Players in yellow pose for a team photograph at the kick-off
Players in yellow pose for a team photograph at the kick-off

Connecting through sport

The Office described the event as an opportunity to spend time with local residents and encourage young people through community sport.

Adapted from the original report published by the Office of the First Lady.

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