First Nations football team ready for Dubbo festival

Key points

• A girls' football team from the Mid North Coast of New South Wales will compete at the First Nations Football Festival in Dubbo. The Mitjigan’s, featuring nine players, designed their jerseys with Aboriginal artwork.
• The team received support from Reflections North Haven, including uniforms and a cultural ceremony. Minister Steve Kamper praised the initiative, highlighting its cultural and sporting significance.
• The squad has been training rigorously, with some players gaining exceptions due to their exceptional skills.