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CGC Adeniyi Donates Bus to Wrestling Federation, Says Its Token of appreciation Athletes’ sacrifices
By Joel Ajayi
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and newly elected President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has donated a brand-new bus to the Federation to support the smooth movement and logistics of athletes.
Adeniyi made the donation during his visit to the national wrestling team’s camp on Saturday at Package B of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, where athletes are fine-tuning preparations for the forthcoming Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia.
Presenting the keys of the new bus to the Federation’s Secretary, the NWF President described the gesture as his first official assignment since assuming office.
He explained that the move was part of his commitment to enhancing athletes’ welfare and providing better support systems for the national team.
He recalled that the decision to provide the bus was inspired by a tragic accident involving the team last year while returning from a tournament in Bayelsa an incident that claimed lives and left the team’s vehicle beyond repair.
“Since that incident, I made up my mind to replace the vehicle to ease the Federation’s transportation challenges.
“This bus is a token of appreciation for the sacrifices of our athletes and a step towards improving their welfare.”
CGC also used the visit to interact with the wrestlers and coaching crew, commending their commitment, discipline, and readiness for the Games. He stressed the importance of integrity and fair play in sports, urging the athletes to uphold Nigeria’s image with pride and honesty.
“We do not want to achieve glory through foul means,” he said. “My charge to you is simple — go out there, compete clean, and win clean. I would prefer a disciplined athlete to an indisciplined winner.”
The NWF President expressed confidence in the future of Nigerian wrestling, noting the rise of young, vibrant talents poised to take over from celebrated champions like Blessing Oborududu and Mercy Genesis.
He assured that under his leadership, the Federation would provide better welfare packages, increased exposure, and long-term support for athletes, even beyond their active competition years.
“We will be bold and intentional about improving athletes’ welfare,” he pledged. “We want to help them transition into other areas of the sport coaching, officiating, administration, or even sports journalism — because we value their contributions and believe in their potential.”
NWF Boss also revealed plans to extend similar corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to other sports bodies, including the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation, reaffirming his belief in sports as a vital tool for youth empowerment and national development.
He encouraged the wrestlers to remain focused and disciplined as they prepare for international competition, saying: “Soar high, compete clean, and make Nigeria proud both on and off the mat.” He said
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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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