GPA beat Gwadar City 4-0 to reach Independence Day Cup semi-finals

GWADAR: The last quarter-final of the Sindh Balochistan Independence Day Cup 2026 football tournament, named after martyred Deputy Commissioner Zakir Baloch, was played between the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) and Gwadar City football teams at the Baba-e-Buzenjo Football Stadium. GPA played a dominant and impressive game, beating Gwadar City 4-0 to qualify for the semi-finals. The tournament is being held under the auspices of Mir Arshad Kalmati, President of the District Football Association Gwadar.

From the start of the match, the GPA team played aggressively and kept full control of the game throughout. Its players scored four goals with fine teamwork, while the Gwadar City team could not escape the defensive pressure and failed to score.

The chief guest at the match was Shakeel Bana, manager of Bank Alhabib. He was introduced to the players of both teams, the match officials and the organisers. He said sporting activities give society a positive direction and play an important role in making young people healthy, talented and of good character. He said sports are essential for mental as well as physical health.

He praised Mir Arshad Kalmati for promoting sports and for successfully holding such a large tournament. He said such activities give young people positive opportunities and guarantee a bright future for sports in Gwadar. The chief guest also announced cash prizes for the winning and runner-up teams, the match officials and the organisers.

Former footballers, notables of the city, people associated with sports and a large number of football fans were present at the stadium. They warmly encouraged the players of both teams.

Photo: Courtesy DGPR Balochistan