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Embattled Goalkeeper Adewale Welcomes NPFL’s Assurance of Fair Hearing, Urges Swift Resolution
By: Chinedum Ohanusi
Respite is underway for goalkeeper, Adewale Adeyinka, as the Disciplinary Committee of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have accepted to give the embattled keeper an opportunity to defend himself of the charges of a betting infraction, that resulted in his provisional suspension by the league body.
Goalkeeper Adewale had in a plea for a fair hearing to clear himself of the betting allegations, leveled against him, noted that linking him with betting was strange, and requested that officials of his former club Plateau United FC, and those of the club he intended to join, 3SC of Ibadan be present at hearing.
Speaking exclusively to veteran Sports Journalist and Head of Sports Radio Nigeria, Chinedum Ohanusi, a staff of the NPFL said it is within the rights of the player to be given a fair hearing, but the date for the panel to sit cannot be fixed by the player in the eye of the storm.
“I am indeed happy that the NPFL Committee said they will grant me the opportunity to prove my innocence
I’m not into gambling or betting, so I am very upset with this rumours and false assumptions. With just a week before the season kicks off, I think they can make it faster, and also invite officials of Plateau United and Shooting Stars to be present”, said Adewale.
With exactly one week before the transfer window closes, the 27-year-old Adewale who stands at 1:88 metres tall noted that football has always been part of his life; and from representing top clubs across Nigeria to wearing the country’s colors, he has given everything to this beautiful game, which has brought him fame and some fortune.
He added that it would be both uncharitable and stupid for him to indulge in any act capable of bringing the League, or football as a whole to disrepute.
Adewale’s travail started when he was about to sign for 3SC aka Oluyole Warriors, but he objected to a clause that he can only be held liable, if allegations of betting are proven by 3SC; an objection he said may have not gone down well with the Oluyole Warriors, who appeared to have relied on unfounded rumours from Plateau United in concluding that he, Adewale was into match-fixing.
The club subsequently notified the matter to the NPFL, who in turn slammed the keeper with a suspension.
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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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