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7 Days to Go: Team Nigeria Begins Final Camp in Abuja for African Armwrestling Championship
Joel Ajayi
With just seven days left until the continent’s biggest showdown in armwrestling, Team Nigeria’s 135-member squad has officially entered final camp in Abuja, marking a critical phase in the nation’s quest for glory at the 14th African Armwrestling Championship.
The athletes—drawn from all six geopolitical zones and across various weight categories—are now housed in a high-performance training environment, fine-tuning their strength, technique, and coordination ahead of the July 23–27 competition.
The camp, set up in Abuja FCT, is a hive of focused energy, resilience, and national pride.
The championship, which will attract over 400 athletes and officials from 20 African nations, is being hailed as one of the most significant continental sporting events Nigeria has ever hosted.
“Team Nigeria is locked in and ready. This final camp phase is about sharpening our edge and showing Africa what we’re made of,” said Hon. Adeboye Adeyinka, Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development.
This year’s team—Nigeria’s largest-ever armwrestling contingent—includes elite male and female pullers, para-athletes, and promising youth prospects, all determined to defend home turf and elevate Nigeria’s standing in global armwrestling.
The official mascot and team jersey, already unveiled to enthusiastic response, have helped rally fans and increase anticipation.
With the countdown clock ticking, Abuja is steadily transforming into the epicenter of African strength, unity, and sportsmanship.
The championship will take place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, with world-class setup underway for an unforgettable three-day event.
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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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