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Badminton Federation of Nigeria Appoints Sports Management Expert, Blessing Ekwe Chisalam as COO
The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has announced the appointment of Ekwe Blessing Chisalam as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
A dedicated sports enthusiast and accomplished sports scientist, Ms. Blessing holds a master’s degree in sports management and has a deep-rooted passion for sports.
Her appointment comes at a pivotal time for Nigerian badminton, which has witnessed remarkable growth at the grassroots, national, and international levels.
Recognized as one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, the Director General of National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade has stated that the BFN must not rest on its oars, as loftier objectives lie ahead.
Speaking on her appointment, the President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih emphasized the importance of having a COO who shares the federation’s vision:
“We need someone who can project badminton with a positive image and align with our dreams and aspirations as a federation. Ms. Blessing is highly competent, a sports scientist, with a masters degree in sports management understands the physiology of the sports ecosystem. Her appointment will be instrumental in driving the growth of badminton in Nigeria.”
As the COO, the BFN aims to expand its outreach, economic appeal, enhance programs, improve administration , and create more competitive opportunities for the Federation.
With her extensive experience in administration, sports, and organization, Ms. Blessing is expected to elevate Nigerian badminton’s operations, in line with the objectives of the National
Sports Commission.
Sports
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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