BFC Daugavpils Secure Yakubu in Season-Long Loan Deal from Slovan Liberec

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9 months ago

February 9, 2026

Latvian top-flight side BFC Daugavpils have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Joel Yakubu on loan from Czech club Slovan Liberec until the end of the current season.

The 20-year-old attacker joins the Virslīga outfit in search of regular first-team football and valuable top-level experience as he continues his development in European football.

Slovan Liberec approved the loan move as part of a clear development plan aimed at giving the young forward more consistent playing time in a competitive league environment.

Club officials believe the move will help Yakubu sharpen his match fitness, confidence and overall game exposure at the senior level.

Yakubu, who marked his 20th birthday just last week, is understood to be highly motivated and eager to make an immediate impact with his new club.

The Nigerian forward is now expected to link up with his new teammates at BFC Daugavpils, where he will be looking to prove himself and push for a breakthrough season in Latvia’s top division.

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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30

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3 hours ago

October 22, 2026

The Gleamer

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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