A TOTAL of 16 teams took part in the Keighley & Aire Valley Alliance League's six-a-side competition to warm up for the coming soccer season.

The New Variety Club, Wilsden, Bingley and BCA made it through to the semi-finals with the New Variety Club going through to meet BCA, who were defending their title, in the final.

After a close battle BCA were again crowned the league's six-a-side champions with a 1-0 victory.

BCA FC secretary Faruk Ali said: "It was a superb tournament and has given us a great start to the season. We finished third in the league last season and hope to build on that this time. About 80 people attended our recent presentation evening with food provided by our sponsors Mango's. We are still looking for more players and sponsors for this season."

Faruk can be contacted on 07977-476-972.

Pictured above is the winning BCA FC team Back (from left) Joynal Ali, Forhad Miah, Awal Ruf, Mustafa Ali, Faruk Ali, Munzir Nazir. Front: Seraj Miah, Abid Hussain, Motiur Rahman.