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Super Eagles Striker, Ujah gets Botev PD of Bulgaria Management Role
Imagine being actively playing professional football in Europe and your club already has management offer for you, that is the fortune of Super Eagles striker, Anthony Ujah.
Ujah, the top striker of Botev PD of Bulgaria will receive an offer to take up position at the club after hanging his boots.
The former Warri Wolves attacker is currently recovering from a serious injury he sustained in the second leg against Panathinaikos of Greece in the second qualifying round of the Europa League.
The 33-year-old footballer tore a tendon and underwent surgery. He will certainly be out of the game until the end of the autumn part of the campaign.
Anthony Uja was signed in the summer as a free agent after being released by German second division side Eintracht Braunschweig. The top scorer started his career with the yellow and black in an excellent way. In his debut against Maribor (2:1) at “College”, the Nigerian scored a goal and made an assist. He signed on in the rematch with the Slovenians and helped the team continue to the next phase.
However, the vast experience of Ujah playing his trade across three continents of Africa, Europe and Asia( he played in China at a time), his great knowledge of the game in the management as regards to African players and his top notch professionalism are the qualities that endeared Botev PD to offer him a step into a career at football management position.
Botev’s idea is for Uja to help the inclusion of young African footballers who are attracted to the club, writes “Tema sport”. The goal is their development and then sale. This is the model imposed on the canaries since the arrival of the new owner, Anton Zingarevich.
“Anthony is at a level both on and off the field. He shows our young African players how they need to work. And what they need to do to get to his level. That’s why he will probably stay in Botev even after the end of his career,” said the sports director of the yellow and black team, Artur Platek, in an interview with goal.pl.
The Polish boss is currently working on another incoming transfer. Canaries coach Dusan Kerkez wants a winger after Umeh Emmanuel was sold. Umeh was very prominent for the Flying Eagles at the 2023 FIFA U- 20 World Cup in Argentina.
And by the time the market closes, a deal could also be done for Samuel Akere. Botev has targeted a Brazilian winger, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see an African player taken.
So, Ujah will be interfacing between Botev PD and the numerous football clubs/ academies in Nigeria and Africa in the transfer of greatly talented young footballers to the European for their continued development in the round leather game and future sale to other top clubs in Europe.
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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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