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3 Weeks to Go: FIRS, BOI, LEDCO, Others Partner with NSC for African Junior Athletics Championships
By Joel Ajayi
With just three weeks to go, preparations are in full swing for the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, set to take place from July 16–20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
As anticipation builds for the continental youth event, top corporate organizations — including the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Bank of Industry (BOI), and LEDCO Limited — have joined forces with the National Sports Commission (NSC) to ensure a successful tournament.
The partnerships underscore growing investor confidence in Nigeria’s emerging sports economy.
The upcoming championships align closely with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative for the Nigerian Sports Economy (RHINSE) — a transformative policy designed to position sports as a key contributor to national GDP, job creation, youth empowerment, and international competitiveness.
Through RHINSE, the Federal Government is opening the sports sector to private investment and innovation, actively encouraging public-private partnerships to unlock its vast economic potential.
“This is not just a competition; it’s a strategic platform,” said Hon. Bukola Olopade, Director General of the NSC and Chairman of the Main Organizing Committee. “Under RHINSE, we are building a future where sports drive economic growth, create jobs, and put Nigeria on the global map.”
More than 50 African nations are expected to participate in the five-day tournament, with contingents scheduled to arrive as early as July 12.
Beyond showcasing athletic talent, the 2025 African U18/U20 Championships will serve as a celebration of youth, leadership, and Nigeria’s rising profile as a hub for international sporting excellence.
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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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