Sports
Excitement and Fun as 6th Edition of OSMO Games Kicks Off in Style
Joel Ajayi
The 2025 edition of the One Service, One Medal Games (OSMO) officially kicked off with vibrant energy, as military and paramilitary athletes from across the country gathered for Nigeria’s premier inter-agency sports festival.
Held annually, the Games have become a symbol of unity, strength, and healthy competition among the nation’s Armed Forces and paramilitary services.
Excitement is already building as fans eagerly await the unveiling of athletes who will represent their respective agencies. A highlight of the opening and closing ceremonies will be the Passing Parade, where participants don uniquely styled outfits representing their agencies with pride.
Beyond the thrill of competition, the OSMO Games aim to promote camaraderie, teamwork, and excellence in service through sportsmanship.
This year’s edition runs from April 24th at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium and various other key venues across the Federal Capital Territory, including:
Package A and B of the National Stadium, Jabi Lake. Old Parade Ground. Nigeria Air Force Base and FIFA Goal Project facility.
Fifteen sports have been scheduled for this year’s Games: Athletics, Badminton, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Football, Golf, Handball, Karate, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, and Tug of War.
As the action unfolds, all eyes will be on the athletes to see who will rise to the challenge and bring glory to their agencies in this celebration of discipline, unity, and sporting excellence
Sports
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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