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European Goal Machine: Lawal Knocks Loudly on Super Eagles’ Door
Former Flying Eagles striker, Salim Fago Lawal continued his terrific form with another goal for NK Istra in the 2-0 victory over Rijeka in the Croatian top flight league played on Sunday evening.
Lawal opened scoring for his side in the 28th minute after he beautifully jabbed the ball into the net off a pullout from Mateo Lisica to the delight of the home fans.
The Mavlon Fc product, rated as the fastest player in Europe this season was a torn in the flesh of Rijeka defence, as he operated from the left side of the attack causing anxious moments for the visitors.
It was not of such nervy situation in the box of Rijeka that resulted into the second goal scored by Vinko Rosic in the 44th minute courtsey of an assist by Lawal.
The job was done in the first half as efforts by Rijeka to bounce back into reckoning in the game was resolutely resisted by the defence of Istra.
At 22 years, there is no doubt that Lawal has all it takes to be invited to the Super Eagles as he continues to bang in the goals for NK Istra in the Croatian elite league.
The star of 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina where he scored against Italy, has scored six goals so far this season and top European clubs are josstling for his services as the football world looks forward to the summer transfer market in Europe.
Super Eagles will participate in four- nation international tournament comprising of Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago tagged Unity Cup in England in May.
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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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