We are happy to announce our new management team for the ladies team for the upcoming season.

Amina Ali has accepted the role of head coach and will supported by Ibrar (Iby) Karim as assistant. Kiran and Lamisah will also be part of the management set up.

Amina has been coaching at the club for a number of seasons now and has developed into one of the best young coaches in the area. She’s coached at a number of age groups and is now stepping up to become the Ladies coach.

Amina and Ibrar have a wealth of knowledge and experience in coaching teams at all age groups. Amina has recently completed her UEFA C License after finishing her Football Coaching and Management degree at the University of Football in Manchester last year.

Ibrar Karim has over 20 years of coaching experience with various age groups and abilities. A number of his players have played at a higher level and it’s fantastic to have him on board.

Kiran will become the team secretary and Lamisah will be in charge of the teams Social Media.

Amina Ali – Head Coach

Ibrar Karim – Assistant Coach

Kiran Mehreen – Team Secretary

Lamisah Achha – Social Media Officer

UK Asian Championships – Asian Image

First team were invited to compete in the Asian Championships 2023. An 8 team competition where the best Asian teams come together to hold the Asian Championships.

Our first opponents Blackburn United.

Very little was known of them hence a tried and tested lineup picked itself. Bradford dominated early moving the ball around crisply & with purpose in the first 5 minutes which led to a near identical goal from the district cup final where a cross field ball was taken under control superbly by Umar ‘El Pistolero’ Ali squaring the Blackburn defender up leaving only one outcome. 1-0.

No further goal additions were made despite Bradford domination at times showing some classy combinations which on other days would have got 2/3 goals. 1-0 HT.

Second half saw Bradford score 2 more, firstly Umar shooting from 30 yards which was fumbled over the line by Blackburn’s keeper & a tidy finish from Haroon who was a nuisance as always when called upon.

Bradford controlled majority of the game. Keeping the ball at will & rarely being troubled which can only been seen as a professional performance as bigger tests lie ahead.

Last game of the season. An opportunity for Bradford to cement top 4 and cap a brilliant first season in the top division. Against medics who we know well and are always a pleasure to play against. Professional outfit with relentless work rate.

A number of changes to the line up with close to 6 23s get an opportunity to to impress the manager.

Before the game a minutes silence was held after a family member of one of the players past away this week. Impeccable observed.

Bradford dominated large parts of the game showing classy combinations and were comfortable in possession. Bradford controlled the game from back to front. Jallow continues his rich form in the first team with yet another 2 goals. Finished the season strong and set the foundations for next season. Job done.

Sponsor our annual awards ceremony, which will be held at Rio Grande Bradford. We have various sponsorship packages available for the awards. Every year we host our annual awards graduation for all the players. It’s an opportunity for all the family and friends to come together and recognise the achievements of the players. Over the years we have hosted the graduation at a number of grand venues such as Bradford City and Sunrise Banqueting. Our last event we hosted was at Rio Grande which had over 500 attendees. All players receive participation trophies and winners awards.

Packages starts as low as £50 and General Event Sponsorship is £250.

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CLICK HERE to see here photos from last seasons awards ceremony.

For more information and to sponsor the award today click the link below Or contact our Chairman Mani directly on 07535536665.

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🏆BRADFORD DISTRICT CUP CHAMPIONS🏆BRADFORD UNITED 3-1 Calverley Utd

As per usual the pre-match predictions weren’t completely in Bradford’s favour. There has been a slight change from loss predictions to “close game” predicted. The boys continue to make mockery of such analysis week in week out and seem to revel in being the underdog. There is huge respect between both teams as they both go through transitional seasons albeit with Bradford surpassing all exceptions.

On to the game it self, pre match message was it’s a cup final and anything is possible for any team. Enjoy the occasion and show how far the team has come along this season to cap it off with a trophy.

A couple of changes to squad with Kaiser Ali suspended, prolific striker Atta injured and Turkish National Mehmet unavailable.

Bradford come flying out the blocks eager to stamp their authority on the game they attacked and immediately Umar raced through after being played in by Musa’s pin point ball. In the wide area he holds off a defender then a sharp direct turn saw him create an opening and slots home in the bottom left corner. 1-0 2mins on the clock.

With any cup final nerves gone, Bradford take control of the game and look to add a second to assert their dominance. After that there was a few chances but the game slows down and allows Calverley to creep back in and gain some possession without creating much in the final third.

Just before half time an excellent ball swung into the box by captain marvel Zain causing havoc and Mister Bradford United is there to pounce on the ball to make it 2-0. Umar Ali with second of the game. Just what Bradford United deserve for all the procession and control in the first half.

2-0 HT

Message at half time to be more clinical in front of goal and go for the jugular.

Both teams started okay with a couple of chances each end. After failing to clear the ball, Calverley score more or less against the run of play. A few opportunities to clear the lines not taken, 2-1 Game On!

For the next 5/10mins the nerves seem to get the better of the players but they managed to calm down and gain composure and possession of the game. Another set piece swung in and the ball lands to Hassan on the back post who makes no mistake and pokes home the third to create the two goal cushion again. The fan favourite runs over to the fans as they celebrate together.

The rest of the game is managed and controlled by Bradford United with a few half chances each for both team.

MOM – The organisers picked out Aman Khan and he was tremendous all game. Phenomenal in midfield dictated the game always seems to be in the right place at the right time. He has been ever present in the midfield this season and you can see why.

Commensurations to Calverley management and players who were a class act through out, not easy losing in final but you should be proud of what you have achieved to get this far. See you lads Wednesday for the league game.