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FCT Agog, As Darts National Open Tournament Commence August 18th
Abuja, Nigeria’s Capital City will from Friday, Aug. 18th to Aug. 22th 2020, bubble as Darts athletes across the 36 states including FCT, military and paramilitary clubs will storm the MKO Abiola Stadium in in the federal capita for the 4-day Gbobal Harmony Envoy International Initiatives (GHEII) National Open Championship.
The Darts Federation of Nigeria (DFN), Secretary General of the federation, Etim Udokang, revealed this on Wednesday in Abuja, that the championship would hold from Aug. 18 to Aug. 22.
Udokang advised states and clubs to pay up their 2021 affliction fee ahead of the championship, which would hold at the Velodrome of the National Stadium, Abuja.
He said that the national championship was sponsored by Gbobal Harmony Envoy International Initiatives (GHEII).
According to him, in line with the federation’s approved rules and regulations, only players whose states and clubs have paid the 2021 annual affiliation fee of N20, 000 will be eligible to participate.
“The event is 501 singles for male and female (that is the terminology in Darts game).
“We are expecting six players per state and club, which is three male and three female from the 36 states including FCT, military and paramilitary clubs to participate.
“The championship will help to discover talents that will be used for future international championships.
“The entry fee is N2, 000 per player,” he said.
He said that the championship was aimed at keeping the players in good shapes ahead of the major championships.
“This is the first prestigious darts championship with high cash prize spread from first to eight positions, “he said.
Udokang said that states and clubs would be responsible for the accommodation and transportation of their players.
NAN reports that the prize money for first position is N90, 000, second N70, 000 and third N 50,000 in the male category.
In the female category, the prize is N70, 000 for first position, second N50, 000 and third N30, 000.
(NAN)
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Football Fever Hits Abuja as Montage FM 99.7 Launches Maiden Community Tournament November 18
Joel Ajayi
In its determination to foster unity among communities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), identify and promote raw football talent, encourage physical fitness and discipline, and tackle youth restiveness, Montage FM 99.7 Abuja has unveiled plans for the Maiden Edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament.
The highly anticipated grassroots competition, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is set to kick off on November 18, 2025, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The tournament will feature 24 teams, with four teams representing each Area Council, competing for a cash prize of over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
However, grand finale scheduled for December 7, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, where the top four teams will battle for first, second, and third place honors.
Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Cordinator of the Tournament Mr. Raphael Ekpang, described the tournament as a significant initiative aimed at using sports as a tool for unity, youth engagement, and talent discovery across the FCT.
According to him, I am honored to stand before you today to announce the upcoming Montage FCT Community Football Tournament a dynamic grassroots inter-community football competition that promises to unite communities and discover hidden talent across the six Area Councils in the FCT,” Ekpang said.
“This tournament is more than just football; it is a celebration of community spirit and youth empowerment. Our long-term goal is to expand beyond football to include other sports like basketball and athletics in future editions.”
Ekpang further noted that registration and awareness campaigns are currently underway across the six Area Councils, urging interested teams and individuals to participate.
“We are grateful for the support of our sponsors and partners who share our vision of promoting sports development and community engagement within the FCT. We also call on other organizations and individuals to join this noble cause,” he added.
The organizers emphasized that the Montage Community Football Tournament aligns with Montage FM 99.7’s mission to promote peace, unity, and positive engagement among youths while strengthening its brand presence as a youth-driven, community-focused platform.
They encouraged the public to follow updates and live coverage of the tournament through Montage FM 99.7 Abuja and its social media platforms
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