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12th CNS Swimming Championships Kick Off in Asaba with Thrilling Performances
By Joel Ajayi
The 12th edition of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Swimming Championships began in Asaba with an exciting display of talent, determination, and national pride, as young swimmers from across Nigeria took to the pool for the prestigious competition.
Day One featured standout performances across several categories including the 50m breaststroke, 50m freestyle, 400m freestyle, 200m freestyle, and the 4x100m mixed freestyle relay.
In the Girls 13–15 50m Breaststroke, Ibidapo Oluwatofunmi claimed gold with a time of 38.41 seconds, edging out Lucky Aiyemi (38.96) and Ebigide Success (41.03). The Boys category saw Megbodo Teminijesu dominate with 33.64 seconds, followed by Tissa Precious (35.28) and Joshua Opute (33.64, tied).
In the 50m Freestyle (Girls 12 & Under), Osogbo Mirabel came out on top in 35.09 seconds, trailed by Momodu Farida (35.81) and Adanna Okoli (44.84).
The Girls 400m Freestyle (13–15) was a repeat triumph for Oluwatofunmi, clocking 5:33.90. Gift Obodo (6:10.65) and New Year Gift (6:12.75) completed the podium.
In the Men’s Senior 200m Freestyle, Clinton Opute (Delta State) won with 2:07.15, ahead of Seleakpobo Israel (Navy) at 2:08.67 and Alfred Gisekeme (Bayelsa) at 2:09.65.
The day ended with a thrilling 4x100m Mixed Freestyle Relay (Juniors, 15 & Under), where Jimi Osinowo’s team clinched victory with a time of 4:40.11. Delta State and Team Edo followed in 4:41.81 and 4:47.18, respectively.
The opening day was met with roaring cheers from spectators, family members, and supporters, setting the stage for more action-packed days at the championship
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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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