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Ex NFF General Secretary Praises NNL/Prostar/Sportslight Hub for Consistent Awards Initiative
Former General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Musa Amadu, has commended the Nigeria National League (NNL) for its continued efforts in recognizing and rewarding outstanding contributions in Nigerian football.
Speaking at the second edition of the NNL/Prostar/Sportslight Hub Awards, Amadu described the initiative as a laudable step towards promoting and elevating the league’s image.
“I think this is a commendable initiative by the NNL,” Amadu said. “It will undoubtedly help enhance the brand’s visibility. The NNL remains the most competitive league in the country, offering great exposure to its players, coaches, referees, and administrators.”
Amadu also expressed appreciation for Prostar and Sportslight Hub for supporting the initiative, urging them to sustain their partnership with the league.
“I am delighted to see Prostar and Sportslight identifying with the most important league in Nigeria. This kind of support is invaluable, and I encourage them to continue. For the players, coaches, and practitioners, this should serve as motivation to achieve more. The league is gaining the recognition it deserves, and I say kudos to everyone involved.”
Speaking at the event, NNL Chief Executive Officer, Emmanuel Attah, described the second edition of the awards as one of consolidation, acknowledging the commitment of their partners in sustaining the initiative.
“We appreciate Prostar and Sportslight Hub for their commitment to the NNL. Their support has been instrumental in keeping this initiative alive. As we move forward, we hope to strengthen this partnership and continue recognizing excellence in the league.”
As part of the awards, Solution FC’s head coach, Emmanuel Deutch, was honored with the Best Coach Award for his impressive unbeaten run in three matches, which helped his team climb the standings in Conference B.
Other awardees are Oladeji Joshua of Crown FC of Ogbomosho who emerged as the best goalkeeper of the month, Abdullahi Umar, Most Valuable player and Highest goal scorer of the month, Babatunde Taofeek , scored the goal of the month, Gateway United emerged the best team of the month, while Ogunfolajun Joshua was adjudged as the Best Referee of the month.
The NNL continues to establish itself as Nigeria’s most competitive league, and with initiatives like this, it aims to further reward and motivate excellence within the football ecosystem.
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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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