Sports
2024 NSF Day 8: FCT Grabs 2 Gold, 2 Bronze in Karate and Taekwondo
Joel Ajayi
As the 2024 National Sports Festival enters its final stretch, Team FCT continues its impressive climb on the medal table, securing two gold medals in karate and two bronze medals in taekwondo to wrap up Day 8 of the ongoing Games in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
In the karate events, FCT’s Oluwaseun Olorunbe claimed gold in the -75kg Kumite category, while Israel Jegede added another gold in the -84kg Kumite division, delivering a double victory for the team.
In taekwondo, FCT athletes ensured their presence on the podium as well. Kalu Chijioke Jnr clinched a bronze medal in the -80kg category, and Usman Mohammed followed with another bronze in the -58kg class.
The consistent performance has made FCT a notable force at the festival, with their athletes winning medals on nearly every competition day.
With less than five days to the closing ceremony of the Gateway Games 2024, Team FCT remains hopeful of surpassing its previous medal haul and achieving a historic finish.
Sports
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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