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Adama Wins Historic Silver for Nigeria at World Aquatics Junior Championships in Romania
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Aquatic Federation (NAF) proudly announces a landmark achievement in the nation’s sporting history as Abduljabar Adama clinched the silver medal in the men’s 50m butterfly at the ongoing World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Otopeni, Romania.
Adama touched the wall at 23.64 seconds, a performance that not only earned him second place on the global stage but also marked Nigeria’s first-ever medal in world swimming history. This feat represents the highest achievement by a Nigerian swimmer at any World Aquatics event since the inception of the sport in the country.
Earlier in March this year, Adama had stunned the continent at the 16th Africa Junior Swimming Championships in Cairo, Egypt, where he won three gold medals, one bronze, and set multiple records, including a new African Junior record in the 50m freestyle. His continued rise confirms his status as one of Africa’s brightest swimming prospects.
The Nigerian team, which trained in London for two weeks before departing for Romania, The President commended Adama’s performance, describing it as a “historic breakthrough that will inspire future generations of Nigerian swimmers to dream bigger and aim higher.”
“This medal shows the world that Nigeria can compete at the very top level of swimming. Abduljabar has not just won silver, he has opened the door for many more to follow,” Chief Daphey-Aliyu added.
The National Sports Commission has also congratulated the team, reiterating its commitment to supporting swimming as a podium sport for Nigeria, with Adama already a beneficiary of the Elite Athletes and Podium Performance Program.
With this achievement, Nigeria celebrates not only a medal but the dawn of a new era in aquatic sports. Abduljabar Adama’s silver in Romania is a reminder that with sustained investment, dedication, and exposure, Nigerian athletes can compete and triumph on the world stage.
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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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