Codó Launches Copa Feminina de Futebol Society to Boost Women's Football
The city of Codó launched the Copa Feminina de Futebol Society, a women's football tournament featuring 11 teams, to promote inclusion and support local female athletes starting January 2026.
- • The Copa Feminina de Futebol Society was launched on October 23, 2025, by Prefeitura de Codó and SEMESP.
- • 11 teams will participate, with the first matches on January 6, 2026, at Centro da Juventude, São Francisco.
- • Uniforms were distributed to all teams during the inauguration, symbolizing municipal support.
- • Officials emphasized the tournament’s role in promoting women's inclusion and recognition in sports.
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The Prefeitura de Codó, through the Secretaria Municipal de Esportes (SEMESP), officially launched the Copa Feminina de Futebol Society on October 23, 2025, marking a significant step in promoting women's sports in the region. The event, held at the Prefeitura's Salão Nobre, featured the presence of Mayor Chiquinho FC (PT), Sports Secretary Milson da Gabriela, State Deputy Francisco Nagib (PSB), alongside local authorities, athletes, and team representatives.
The tournament will feature 11 teams competing, emphasizing integration, sports participation, and showcasing local female talent. As part of the inauguration, official uniforms were distributed to all participating teams, symbolizing the municipality’s direct support for the athletes and the competition. The first round is scheduled for January 6, 2026, with opening matches between Nova Vila and Santo Antônio at 19:00, followed by MEC versus Ferroviária at 20:00 at the Centro da Juventude in the São Francisco neighborhood.
SEMESP underscored that this championship is integrated into Codó’s sports calendar and represents progress in public policies fostering women’s sports, promoting health, leisure, and new opportunities for local female athletes. Secretary Milson da Gabriela expressed gratitude for the administration's backing and highlighted the importance of women’s participation in sports as vital for social inclusion. Mayor Chiquinho FC emphasized that providing equipment to all teams reinforces the government's dedication to valuing women’s rightful place in any field they choose.
Through this initiative, the Prefeitura de Codó reaffirms its commitment to strengthening local sports and supporting women's football, fostering inclusion, equality, and social development through sports.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
