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AFFAN, NAWIS Gets Representation on New Board of Nigeria Federation of American Footbal
As Nigeria’s sports ecosystem prepares for the historic inauguration of the newly constituted Board of the Nigeria Federation of American Football (NFAF), two of the country’s leading women’s sports bodies, the National Association of Women in Sports (NAWIS) and the Association of Former Female Athletes of Nigeria (AFFAN) have secured representation on the board.
The new board will be officially inaugurated on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, by the National Sports Commission (NSC) at its headquarters in Abuja at 1 p.m.
The inauguration will coincide with the meeting of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the second edition of the 2027 African School Sports Games, scheduled for the same day.
NAWIS and AFFAN have nominated Dr. Oluyomi Oluwasanmi and Uchenna Usife, respectively, to serve as members of the board.
The inclusion of representatives from both organisations reflects the NSC’s continued commitment to promoting gender inclusion and balanced representation in Nigerian sports, in line with global best practices advocated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The inauguration of the Nigeria Federation of American Football board marks a significant milestone in the development of the sport in the country, providing a structured pathway for its growth, governance and long-term sustainability
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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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