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AEK Boco go dry for January

AEK Boco have been raising money for charities
throughout January and are approaching the end
of 31 days of what some people would call the
“ultimate sacrifice”.
The South West League Eastern Division
side have given up drinking alcohol for the month
and Boco player Sasha Ferris, who organised the
venture, explained:
“As a group of renowned drinkers, we have
decided to take part in dry January this year to
raise money for two charities. A lot of people that
know us think we cannot achieve it and have
already written us off.
“We really want to prove people wrong and in the process, raise as much money as possible for
two very important charities. This will help soften the blow that we have decided to put ourselves
through this ridiculous ordeal!
“The charities we have chosen are Macmillan Cancer Support and The MSA Trust, two charities
that are linked to us all in different ways. Any donation is greatly appreciated and we plan to split
anything raised equally between the two.
“If we smash our target out of the park, any additional funds raised we will be donating to AEK
Boco Ladies football team.
“Thank you in advance for any support and donations! If you wish to contribute, please go
online to our page at https://gofundme.com/f/juquyp-dry-january-
2022?utm_source=whatsApp&utm_medium=chat&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet.
AEK Boco manager Abi Nicholas told Women’s Soccer Scene: “These girls have already proved
that when they put their minds to something they can achieve it and what a fantastic gesture.
“I’ve seen them drinking non-alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and water over the last couple of
weeks and not a drop of alcohol has been touched. To some this may seem easy, but these girls are
extremely social and are always out and about keeping themselves socially entertained.
“We’re very proud of them for making such a huge effort to raise money for two charities which
are not only close to their hearts but close to the heart of so many other families - well done girls,
keep it up, only a few days to go!”
Abbi rejoins City on loan

Glasgow City are delighted to announce the signing of Scotland international Abbi Grant on loan
from Leicester City until the end of the season. Grant joins the club for her third spell having
previously featured for City in 2013-15 and 2017-18 where she left to join Belgian side, Anderlecht,
and helped them win the Belgian Super League.
The forward has scored 67 goals for City across her two spells and played over 100 matches for
the club along with winning four Scottish Women’s Premier League titles, two Scottish Cups and an
SWPL Cup. Grant was also the first Glasgow City player to win the SWPL Player of the Month award
twice.
The Scotland international has seven caps to her name and scored in her last two appearances
for the National Team at the Pinatar Cup in 2020.
Abbi Grant said: “Glasgow City has always felt like home to me having achieved so much here
previously. Having spent the past few seasons in the WSL, it is an amazing feeling to come back to
this club and I cannot wait to use my experience to help the club achieve their aspirations for this
season. For me personally this is a great opportunity to help the team continue to win games and
hopefully trophies at the end of the season.“
Head Coach Eileen Gleeson commented: “We are delighted to welcome Abbi back to Glasgow
City FC. Abbi is a dynamic forward player, she will be a great addition to our team and with her
knowledge and experience of Scottish Women’s football we have no doubt that Abbi can have an
immediate impact.”
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