FCT agog as Alcon Cup kicks-off

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3 years ago

August 21, 2023

The Permanent Secretary Federal Capital Territory Administration, Olusade Adesola says the Territory is committed to developing young talents in Sports to enable them attain their full potential.

He was speaking when he received the FCT ALCON CHAIRMAN CUP 2023 in his office.

Dr. Olusade said the talents at the grassroots were enormous and called all area councils to borrow a leaf from the 2023 FCT ALCON CHAIRMAN CUP.

He said the Territory will throw weight behind the organizers of the event to ensure their objectives were achieved.

On the occasion, Hon Danladi Chiya Executive Chairman Kwali Area Council promised that the competition will expose some hidden talents in FCT.

He said mouth watering rewards await winners of the tournament.

The Organiser Miss Football Nigeria and the 2023 ALGON CUP initiator Mr. Moses Ebahor, said amongst other razzmatazz the football action will youths between the ages of 16 and 23 competing.

According to Ebahor, the competition is geared towards talents discovery, Youth promotion and creating future stars for national development.

The matches will hold at the Kwali Football Pitch and Area 10 Football Field daily.

The FCT Algon Chairman Cup 2023 is to start from 27th September to 10th October 2023, at Area 10 Football pitch Abuja and Kwali Football Pitch, Kwali.

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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race

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10 hours ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively

The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.

The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.

In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.

In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.

According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.

The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.

The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.

Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.

The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.

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