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FCT FA Chair, Mouktar Congratulates Edeh On Success Of Tournament
Joel Ajayi
The FCT FA Chairman, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, and the entire FA board has congratulated the Benue State FA under the leadership of Chief Dr. Paul Edeh Esq, the Chairman of the Benue State FA on the successful organization of the 2024 Benue State Governor’s Cup.
Alhaji Adam, stated this in his goodwill message during the Grand finale of the competition, describing the event as one that will help government engage youths by harnessing their potentials.
The FCT FA Chairman, who was represented by the First Vice Chairman of the FCT FA, Alhaji Salihu Kolo, stated that, the tournament is a testament of the commitment of the various State FAs like Benue state for discovering, nurturing and harnessing raw talents for our various national teams.
“I want to congratulate the entire board of the Benue State FA on this great outing. It has shown right from the preliminaries as I gathered that every team gave a good account of themselves. This shows clearly that, truly Nigeria is blessed with abundance of talents”. He said.
“I have no iota of doubt that, this is just the beginning of greater things in Benue state. You have a very committed Governor, His Excellency, Governor Hyacinth Alia, who has the youths at heart. That is why this event is alive today”.
The FCT FA Chairman, called on the players to be dedicated and focused in their chosen career as anything can be achieved through determination.
The Grand finale of the competition which took place at the JS TARKA Stadium Gboko, Benue state, saw Team Katsina Ala LG ladies emerged victorious in the female finals after defeating the ladies from Gwer West LG by three goals to one.
In the male finals, Vandeikya Local Government were crowned champions after edging Agatu Local Government 6-5 via the penalties.
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FCT Golf association targets grassroots growth, Olympic success
The FCT Golf Association has unveiled ambitious plans to promote golf at the grassroots level while pursuing Olympic dreams for Nigeria.
Speaking to journalists, the association’s chairman, Mr. Akabong Enebong, expressed pride in the achievements of Nigerian golfers and reiterated the group’s commitment to further growth.
“Our athletes in golf have been doing exceptionally well, and as an association, we aim to help them achieve even greater success at the next National Sports Festival,” he said.
Akabong emphasized the importance of grassroots development, revealing partnerships with the FCT Education Board to establish golf academies and ranges in five schools, including those in Tundun Wada, Gwarinpa, and Garshi. “This initiative will not only develop future golfers but also introduce young students to the sport,” he explained.
The association also announced a partnership with former Super Eagles striker Osaze Odemwingie, who transitioned to professional golf in 2019. After graduating from the Professional Golfers Association’s school in 2024, Odemwingie is focused on bringing Nigeria to the global golf stage.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Osaze, who will play a key role in grooming young golfers for the Olympics. This partnership reflects our belief in the potential of Nigerian youths,” Akabong added.
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