Sports
Coach Anthony Asuquo Wishes Team Nigeria, Uche Eke Best-Of-Luck At Olympics
Joel Ajayi
As As the much-awaited Tokyo 2020 Olympics finally started in far-away Japan, the Founder of Tony International Gymnastics, TIG Coach Anthony Asuquo, has wished team Nigeria, especially Nigeria’s Uche Eke that will be representing country in Gymnastics’ three disciplines – Artistic, Rhythmic, and Trampoline.
Nigeria’s Eke will battle close to 323 gymnasts across the world for medals at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Eke will be the first Artistic Gymnast to represent Nigeria at the Olympic Games.
Speaking in Abuja, the Gymnastics certified coach who exposed the young lad to the Africa and world Asuquo who was full of joy for his impact on the Olympic debutant, Eke, charged him to remain focused and make Nigeria proud in the world event.
According to him, even when the federation rejected him, i personally picked him he travelled with our team to South Africa where he won gold and later represented Nigeria at the African Games and also won another Gold and a bronze medal’
“As for me Eke has a good chance (to win a medal) from some of the videos he sent to me of his training programme in the USA. He is on 15 point grading and if he can attain 16 points then he has a good chance of winning a medal but you must not forget that Olympics is no mean feat and a lot of preparation goes into it, which also includes his diet that is very important at this stage.
“I wish team Nigeria well especially my Eke we are proud of him and we want him to excel, best of luck,” he said
Meanwhile, Eke is a graduate with honours in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Sports
Football Fever Hits Abuja as Montage FM 99.7 Launches Maiden Community Tournament November 18
Joel Ajayi
In its determination to foster unity among communities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), identify and promote raw football talent, encourage physical fitness and discipline, and tackle youth restiveness, Montage FM 99.7 Abuja has unveiled plans for the Maiden Edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament.
The highly anticipated grassroots competition, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is set to kick off on November 18, 2025, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The tournament will feature 24 teams, with four teams representing each Area Council, competing for a cash prize of over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
However, grand finale scheduled for December 7, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, where the top four teams will battle for first, second, and third place honors.
Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Cordinator of the Tournament Mr. Raphael Ekpang, described the tournament as a significant initiative aimed at using sports as a tool for unity, youth engagement, and talent discovery across the FCT.
According to him, I am honored to stand before you today to announce the upcoming Montage FCT Community Football Tournament a dynamic grassroots inter-community football competition that promises to unite communities and discover hidden talent across the six Area Councils in the FCT,” Ekpang said.
“This tournament is more than just football; it is a celebration of community spirit and youth empowerment. Our long-term goal is to expand beyond football to include other sports like basketball and athletics in future editions.”
Ekpang further noted that registration and awareness campaigns are currently underway across the six Area Councils, urging interested teams and individuals to participate.
“We are grateful for the support of our sponsors and partners who share our vision of promoting sports development and community engagement within the FCT. We also call on other organizations and individuals to join this noble cause,” he added.
The organizers emphasized that the Montage Community Football Tournament aligns with Montage FM 99.7’s mission to promote peace, unity, and positive engagement among youths while strengthening its brand presence as a youth-driven, community-focused platform.
They encouraged the public to follow updates and live coverage of the tournament through Montage FM 99.7 Abuja and its social media platforms
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