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All Stars Veterans Invitational: Gwagwalada All Stars, Ex-Pros, USF Book Round of 16 Spots as Final Group Drama Unfolds
Joel Ajayi
The All Stars Veterans Invitational Tournament continues to thrill fans with intense action and surprise results as Gwagwalada All Stars, Ex-Professionals, and USF secured their places in the Round of 16, joining Karu All Stars, Apo Fitness All Stars, All Stars International, and Nurudeen FC in the knockout phase.
Week Five opened with a shock result as City Gate Sports Club finally claimed their first victory in the tournament, stunning previously unbeaten Gwagwalada All Stars with a 2-1 win. Goals from Emeka Ejima and Emeka Nwaogara sealed the win, while Shagari Baba netted Gwagwalada’s consolation.
In the second match, USF booked their ticket in style, easing past Corporate Kickers Sports Club 2-0, thanks to goals from Chigozie Anyigbo and Bright Esomuno.
It was another dismal outing for Vera Gold All Stars, who slumped to a heavy 3-0 defeat against a revitalized Games Village FC, who are now in strong contention for a Round of 16 spot.
Ex-Professionals remain the standout side of the tournament, delivering a dominant 4-0 win over Capital Sportiff Sports Club in a performance full of quality and control.
Meanwhile, Zee Michael All Stars came from behind to snatch a dramatic 2-1 victory over University of Abuja All Stars, who couldn’t hold on to their early lead.
The final match of the day delivered fireworks, as Likeminds All Stars edged McSteve FC in a five-goal thriller, triumphing 3-2 in a game that had fans on the edge of their seats.
With the group stage nearing its conclusion, Games Village FC, Karu All Stars, and Likeminds will be watching the final round closely to see if they’ll join the confirmed teams in the knockout stage. The battle for the Round of 16 promises more drama in the coming days.
Sports
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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