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German Based Nigerian Coach Sets For The Flying Eagles Position

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1 year ago

August 1, 2024

A German based Nigerian Coach Charles Figho has signified his intention to fit into the position of the Coach of the National U.20.

Speaking from his base, the former Concord FC of Abeokuta player said he has all it takes to thinker a formidable squad for country at whatever levels.

“I am not narrowing my interest to only the national teams, I am prepared to support any team in the country that is interested in working with me in the NPFL. My interest is to contribute my quota to further develop the game in the country”.

As a player, Figlo played for ASACO FC of Benin Republic,
Mobil Pegasus FC of Eket, NEPA FC of Abuja, Niger Tornadoes of Minna, 3SC FC of Ibadan, Kwara United, and Julius Berger FC

He also Played with Terennganu FC of Malaysia, Shek Rassel FC Bangladesh among others.

The UEFA A licensed Coach has attended Ajax FC YOUTH PROGRAM LEVEL 1 AND 2, UEFA B & C licenses. He held various technical positions with clubs like OULUN Palloseura Oulu Finland , and the Coach of FC Memmingen U17 side.
He is presently the U.17 Coach of Real Madrid Academy. He has won several honours to his credit.

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Football Fever Hits Abuja as Montage FM 99.7 Launches Maiden Community Tournament November 18

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42 mins ago

November 4, 2025

The Gleamer

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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