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Breaking: Nigerian Teen Goalkeeper Tops Finland’s Player of the Season Rankings
By Joel Ajayi
After initially being in contention for the Best Goalkeeper award in Finland, teenage Nigerian sensation Samuel Friday James has now surged ahead as the leading contender for the coveted Player of the Season title in Finland’s Ykkösliiga.
The SJK Akatemia shot-stopper, a proud product of Mavlon FC, has seen his stock rise dramatically thanks to a series of impressive performances between the sticks. His latest accolade comes after earning the nickname “penalty-stopping goalkeeper,” having saved yet another spot-kick in the team’s last group match.
Standing tall at 6 feet 5 inches, the former Flying Eagles goalkeeper has consistently displayed a commanding presence for SJK Akatemia. What has amazed football analysts in Finland is that Samuel only joined the club in February, yet his impact has been nothing short of remarkable.
In a football world where goalkeepers rarely compete with outfield players for top individual honors, Samuel’s rise to the top of the Player of the Season race is a testament to his outstanding talent and performance. It’s a rare feat that underscores his exceptional abilities and marks him as one of the league’s brightest stars.
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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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