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FCT FA boss, Mouktar commitment to football yielding results as FCT team cruise to final
The commitment and resilience of the FCT FA board led by Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed and his members looks to be yielding positive results following the recent feat achieved by its football team.
It will be noted that the FCT football team have secured the final berth of the 21st National Sports festival taking place in Delta State.
They piped Lagos by 2-1 at the ogwashi-ukwu stadium on Monday where they await their opponent in the final between Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom..
Mohammed speaking to the media said he was delighted by the feat achieved the players while showering encomium on the coaches,technical crew and the FCT Sports council Director Luka Istifanus for all his support to the FA and the players.
” I am particularly excited for them as they have worked so hard to be here in spite of the challenges they faced. The coaches, technical crew deserve some accolades. They were there to make sure everything goes smoothly at all costs. Thats the spirit.
“The Director of Sports FCT isn’t left out of this praise as he has worked tirelessly to make sure they and all other athletes are well taken care of despite the paucity of funds due to economic challenges faced in the country.
Recall,the FCT FA has been organizing tournaments for all age grade levels to ensure that football is in every household
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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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