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Congo Becomes First Team to Arrive as Nigeria Prepares for 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Showdown
Joel Ajayi
With 4 days left, the much-anticipated 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships officially kicked off its arrivals today with the warm reception of the first batch of athletes at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Touching down in the early hours of Saturday were athletes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, becoming the first international country to arrive for the continental showpiece taking place in Abeokuta, Nigeria.
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) protocol team, led by Arabirin Aderonke, Head of Protocol, ensured a seamless and heartwarming welcome for the Congolese contingent.
The athletes were received with smiles, Nigerian hospitality, and swift coordination as they were ushered through arrival procedures.
“We are excited to receive the first set of athletes arriving for the championship,” said Arabirin Aderonke. “This marks the beginning of what promises to be a historic and memorable competition.
Our protocol teams are fully mobilized at the airports to ensure a smooth experience for all arriving delegations, as the National Sports Commission had demanded excellence from every subcommittee in the LOC.”
The African U18/U20 Athletics Championships will feature elite young athletes from over 40 African countries competing for continental glory.
All activities will take place at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta, from July 16 to 20, 2025.
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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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