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FCT Claims Double Victory at 2025 National School Volleyball U-15 Championship
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) delivered an outstanding performance at the maiden National School Volleyball U-15 Championship, emerging champions in both the male and female categories.
The championship, which featured 15 teams from 10 states across Nigeria, took place from October 20 to 25, 2025, at the Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
The five-day tournament showcased remarkable displays of skill, teamwork, and passion from over 200 young athletes determined to make their mark on the national stage.
In the male category, FCT Team 1 clinched the gold medal after defeating Kaduna State in straight sets — 25-19, 25-20 — in a thrilling final that kept spectators on their feet. FCT Team 2 claimed the bronze medal, sealing a memorable double podium finish for the host territory.
The female final was an all-FCT showdown, with FCT Team 1 overpowering FCT Team 2 in dominant fashion — 25-11, 25-6 — to secure first place. Team Bayelsa earned the bronze medal after a commendable performance throughout the competition.
Individual and team awards were also presented at the closing ceremony. Edo State received the Fair Play Award in the female category for exemplary sportsmanship, while Cross River State earned the same honour in the male category.
The impressive outing by FCT underscored the territory’s growing commitment to grassroots sports development and the nurturing of young talents capable of excelling on national and international stages.
The championship, designed to promote school sports and discover future volleyball stars, has been widely praised as a major milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen youth participation in sports.
With FCT’s double victory setting the benchmark, the inaugural National School Volleyball U-15 Championship has laid a strong foundation for future editions and the sustained growth of volleyball across the country.
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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