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20th Gwagwalada Football League to Kick Off September 20 with 26 Teams
The much-anticipated 20th edition of the Gwagwalada Football League (GFL) has been officially scheduled to kick off on Saturday, September 20, 2025, according to the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Patrick Ngwaogu (Odogwu).
Speaking at a media briefing in Gwagwalada, Ngwaogu confirmed that 26 grassroots football teams will participate in this year’s edition. The teams have been grouped into four, with the first round of matches set to run through the first week of November.
At the end of the group stage, the top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super 8, which will determine the ultimate champion of the league.
Group Breakdown
• Group A:
Excel FC, Young Stars, Dukpa FC, Cottage FC, Desert Warriors FC, Net Shakers FC
• Group B:
Kapital Waves FC, Medical Strikers FC, Medical Feeders Academy, Riverside FC, Ejiwumi FC, Sky FC
• Group C (Group of Heavyweights):
ECN Global Academy, Potters FC, Bocknor Academy, Sensational Stars Academy, ABU Dhabi FC, FC 20 Academy, Sheikhdam FC
• Group D:
NIMMA FC, Babayaro FC, Daniel Academy, Golden Boys Academy, Soccer Talents Academy, Ejanla FC, Inspirational Sports Academy
Ngwaogu described Group C as the “group of heavyweights”, pointing to the presence of several high-performing academies and competitive sides.
The Gwagwalada Football League was first held in 2005, and has grown into one of the most vibrant grassroots football competitions in the FCT. The maiden edition was graced by Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi, then Director of Sports at the FCT Sports Council and later President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
The league has consistently served as a platform for discovering young football talents and promoting sports development in Abuja and surrounding communities.
With the fixtures released and preparations underway, anticipation is building among fans and football stakeholders in the region. The Organising Committee has promised a well-coordinated and talent-rich competition, which may serve as a springboard for future professional players.
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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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