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Elegbeleye visits Family of Late Match Commissioner, Mohammed Sani
In a first of its kind demonstration of compassion and solidarity, Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye travelled to Maiduguri to commiserate with family of late Match Commissioner, Mohammed Sani.
Sani died from injuries sustained in an auto crash on his way from Jos where he commissioned an NPFL match.
During the visit to the family, Elegbeleye was accompanied by Alhaji Babagana Kalil, Executive Board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Alhaji Ibrahim Mustapha, the Chairman of NPFL side, El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri.
The NPFL Chairman, in condoling the family, noted that the late Sani was a respected figure in the nation’s football given his years of experience as a football player and later as an administrator.
Elegbeleye made a donation of N2m to the family on behalf of the NPFL and the NFF Board where he is the 2nd Vice President.
“This donation serves as a gesture of support to the grieving family during this difficult period”,
“Sani was Known for his dedication to football and commitment to fair officiating, and his untimely death has left a significant void in the Nigerian football community”, Elegbeleye said to the family members.
He further described the late Sani as a humble and passionate football personality whose impact will not be forgotten.
“He was a good man, full of passion for the game of football,” Elegbeleye said. “
Alhaji Kalli also spoke during the condolence visit, noting that Sani’s legacy would be remembered for years to come.
The family of the late match commissioner expressed appreciation to both the NPFL, and the NFF for their kind gesture and for traveling to Maiduguri to show their support.
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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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