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Athletes’ Welfare, Quality Leadership Driving Nigeria’s Sporting Success at Glasgow 2026 – NSC Aide
By Joel Ajayi
The Special Assistant on Media to the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mr Kola Daniel, has attributed Nigeria’s impressive performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, to improved athletes’ welfare and visionary leadership within the Commission.
Speaking on Tuesday in Glasgow, where Team Nigeria has already won six gold and four silver medals, Daniel said the restoration of the National Sports Commission by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ushered in a new era of excellence in the country’s sports sector.
According to him, the leadership of the Commission, under Chairman Malam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade, has placed athletes’ welfare at the centre of its reforms, creating an environment that motivates competitors to perform at their best.
He highlighted key initiatives introduced by the Commission, including the instant cash reward policy, which ensures medal-winning athletes receive their financial rewards immediately after stepping onto the podium, as well as the training grants programme designed to support athletes’ preparation for major international competitions.
Daniel said these athlete-centred policies have boosted confidence within Team Nigeria, fostering a winning mentality and strengthening the belief that Nigerian athletes can compete successfully against the world’s best.
“The leadership of the National Sports Commission has demonstrated that when athletes are properly motivated and supported, they deliver outstanding results. The reforms have inspired confidence and created a culture where excellence is rewarded,” he said.
He expressed confidence that the future of Nigerian sports is even brighter, noting that the ongoing reforms are laying a solid foundation for sustained success across different sporting disciplines.
Daniel also commended President Tinubu for his commitment to repositioning Nigerian sports through the restoration of the National Sports Commission and consistent support for programmes aimed at improving athletes’ welfare and sports development.
Looking beyond the Commonwealth Games, he expressed optimism that the Super Falcons would continue Nigeria’s impressive run by winning a record-extending 11th title at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
He said the successes being recorded by Team Nigeria in Glasgow demonstrate the positive impact of quality leadership, strategic planning and sustained investment in athletes, adding that the country’s sports sector is on course for even greater achievements in the years ahead.
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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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