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NPFL U-17 Humble Mighty Jets FC in a tune-up Match
A goal in each half by Bolaji Akhigbe of Remo Stars and Siefar Jackson of Rivers United, saw the NPFL U-17 side beating Nigeria National League side, Mighty Jets of Jos at the FIFA Goal Project area of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
The game which served as one of the tune up matches for the NPFL U-17 Youth League All-Star team in readiness for their summer tour of Spain, also served as a pre-season preparatory game for the Jos based side, who also will be campaigning in the nation’s second tier League.
Despite going ahead via a header from a 25th minute corner kick, Team NPFL dominated play throughout the first half like it was a championship game.
The same approach and style of play was deployed in the second half until the second goal was scored, while a couple of chances begged to be converted.
In his post match reaction, the handler of the team, coach Ken Chukwu of Rivers United FC stated that: “It’s a great privilege to be saddled with such a noble responsibility and we won’t take it for granted.
“I sincerely appreciate the NPFL board for finding us worthy to serve in this capacity.
“Mighty Jets FC is one of the oldest football clubs in the country and I personally respect them, but we told the players our game plan and how to get it executed in order to achieve success, and we came out tops.
“The main objective here is to build a team for the tour and that is what we’re doing, he said.
“We will keep building to get the very best that will give us good representation when the main assignment comes, coach Chukwu 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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