Sports
National Sports Federations: Shuaibu Applauds Sports Ministry Over Transparent Polls
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Honourable Philip Shuaibu has commended the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare over the success of the recently held national sports federations elections.
Twenty-two (22)national sports federations held elections into their boards in Abuja last week, an exercise termed free, fair and transparent by all stakeholders.
Apart from the Badminton and Basketball Federations that could not hold their elections owing to a court injunction and the reconciliatory efforts of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, other electoral processes went on smoothly with no negative incident.
Speaking in Benin, Edo State on Sunday during the reception organized to wrap up the successful hosting of the first Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament, Shuaibu said the elections could be the turning point for sports administration in the country.
“It is commendable how the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development handled the just concluded elections. The Minister, Sunday Dare should be commended for the transparent, free and fair exercises that we witnessed.
“This will no doubt lay a solid foundation for growth in our sports administration. Is it the independence with which the processes were carried out? Or the level playing field for the contestants? Or even the organization of the whole thing from start to finish?
“When was the last time we had such a peaceful, rancour free national sports federations elections?” Shuaibu asked.
The Deputy Governor also disclosed that Edo State will partner and collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in providing opportunities for the Nigerian youth to actualize their dreams.
“We have the facilities in place here(Edo State) and what we want to do is put them to constant and optimal use by organizing regular competitions.
“We are going to partner and collaborate with the Sports Ministry in line with the laudable programmes of the Minister to offer opportunities to our young people to fulfil their dreams,” Shuaibu concluded.
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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