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FCT FA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee Suspends Bocknor, Ngozi Indefinitely for Gross Misconduct

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The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCTFA) Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has suspended indefinitely  two of  their members, Babatunde Akintade Bocknor and Ezeh Ngozi Victoria. 


The allegations against them include misconduct during the bye-election for the 1st Vice Chairman position, which brought the association into disrepute.


 Additionally, they failed to appear before the committee despite receiving official invitations.

In accordance with the association’s constitution, both members have the right to appeal the decision within a stipulated timeframe.

 This move by the FCTFA demonstrates the association’s commitment to upholding its code of conduct and maintaining discipline among its members 

It’s worth noting that the FCT FA chairman, Alhaji Mouktar Mohammed, has been leading the association with transparency and a level playing field since taking office. His goal is to transform football in the FCT, and he has promised to carry everyone along to achieve this objective.

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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships

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Joel Ajayi 


Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025. 


The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.


The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.

The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.


Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.


The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.

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