Bradford youngsters celebrate league title against the odds

Bradford Central FC, based on Legrams Lane, has teams across many age groups.

One of their teams, which includes three girls, defied the odds by bringing home the Craven, Aire & Wharfe Junior League U13 F (2nd Set) - winning all their seven games.

The players with their trophy (Image: Newsquest)Head coach of the under-13s Hamza Hamid said: "It's been a fantastic journey. 

"Starting from the bottom, with players who couldn't even dribble a ball to now being champions and winning the league title without losing a game. 

"It's a remarkable achievement for myself and those that have helped.

"A special thank you to chairman Abid Zaman, and my assistants Imran Mussa and Ehsaan Shazad."

He added: "This has always been the ambition. To win a trophy with these group of players that no other club would take.

"To elevate our community and to be recognised as a football club. 

"This is just the beginning and I'm looking forward to be starting big projects that I have planned."

The coaches are extremely proud of their players (Image: Newsquest)Assistant coach Imran said: "This is such a brilliant achievement for Bradford Central.

"As we have a diverse group of players, including three girls that have broken barriers with the league mostly made up of boys. 

"Hamza has done a brilliant job to get the players to where they are right now, giving up his weekends to spend time with the children.

"My son Adam Mussa is a player for the under-13s team.

"He’s one of the smallest players on the team but with the help of Hamza he has been given the confidence to play and not be scared  -becoming one of the top goal scorers in the league."

The under-13s were not the only Bradford Central team to enjoy success this season (Image: Submitted)It comes as Bradford Central under-18s also won a double securing the U18 B title and the Craven League Cup.

Abid Zaman, Bradford Central Chairman, said: "Coach Ishy started with the team all the way from under-12s to now winning the biggest trophy available in the Craven and Aire league. 

"An absolute honour to be part of this long journey with this team and absolutely delighted with the win. 

"A team that is mixed with diverse players from different backgrounds. We have always welcomed players from different backgrounds and cultures. 

"This club is and always will be welcome to all."