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35 Days to Go: Ronaldinho, Saviola, Giuly, Others, Amongst First Barca Legends to Officially Confirm Participation for Champions Cup in Abuja
With just 35 days to go, the build-up to the highly anticipated Champions Cup in Abuja has intensified as Gaucho Ronaldinho, and other football’s greatest names have confirmed their participation in the blockbuster clash between Barça Legends and African Legends, on October 25.
Organized by the Attom Foundation in partnership with ZMB Homes and WGI, Barça Legends coach Albert Ferrer will be able to call on Brazilian icon Gaucho Ronaldinho, who has officially confirmed his place in the squad.
The two-time FIFA World Player of the Year will be joined by former teammates Ludovic Giuly, Javier Saviola, Jesús Angoy, Samuel Okunowo, Marc Valiente, Fernando Navarro and Roberto Trashorras, with even more star names set to be revealed in the coming days.
The Champions Cup, billed as a historic encounter, will take place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on October 25, at 3pm Nigerian time.
Beyond football, the event carries a strong social message, as it is dedicated to raising awareness and driving support for the empowerment of the girl child across Africa.
Football fans and philanthropists alike are set for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, with the clash expected to draw thousands of spectators and millions more watching across media platforms.
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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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