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FCT FA Chairman thanks congress on his re-election

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2 years ago

June 19, 2023

The FCT FA Chairman Adam Mouktar Mohammed has expressed his gratitude to the Congress of the FCT FA for their unflinching support towards him during the election on Saturday after he won by 12 votes as returned unopposed.

Mouktar Mohammed was re-elected for a second term after an outstanding first term where he turned the fortunes of FCT football around with some laudable achievements.

Speaking after his re-election, he expressed his happiness that he was able to do so much in his first term, while promising to double his efforts in the second term as there is so much work to do for continuous development of football in the FCT.

” I think the area councils is where the work is,we tried in the first term to make sure grassroot football grows significantly and we were able to achieve a lot. Bwari, has a mini stadia that has opened up the opportunity for players to come around and showcase their talents, tournaments can be played there instead of making them come all the way into the city centre” he said.

He continued “we would extend the same to other area councils to open it up to more football activities by making pitches available. This is even if it means partnering with schools by using their facility to achieve that. We have trained coaches at the NIS in the past and we hope to continue as it has really helped us see a huge difference in the FCT FA league overtime.

Mohammed, congratulated other board members, returning and newly elected, stating that, he hopes to work with them to achieve greater things in the FCT. He called for their enormous ideas and contributions towards the growth of football in FCT.

He further thanked the FCT administration for their immense support, while appreciating them for always standing by the board in all their activities which have been of grea benefit to the FCT.

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Governor’s Cup Final: NIS DG, Shaibu, Gusua, Others leads Support for tournament

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5 hours ago

June 15, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Director General of the National Institute of Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu and the Nigeria Football Federation president, Ibrahim Gusua has thrown their weight behind the Governor Diri Douye governor’s cup tournament.

The dou were at the finals of Governor’s Cup final between Eternal Grace Ministry FC (EGM FC) and Advance Dreams FA at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

Rt Hon Philip Shaibu, Director-General of the National Institute of Sports and immediate past Deputy Governor of Edo State, was in attendance, lending his support to the event.

The Governor’s Cup tournament, which commenced earlier in 2025, has been a thrilling competition, featuring top teams from across the state.

As the match gets concluded, both teams gave their all, Comrade Philip Shaibu watched the game closely his experience as a sports administrator informing his analysis of the game.

The crowd is fully engaged, cheering on their favorite team with enthusiasm. Philip Shaibu’s presence is adding to the excitement, and he is being warmly received by the Governor of Bayelsa State and other sports enthusiasts, including NFF president, Mallam Ibrahim Musa Gusau, former super Eagles Coach and Technical Director Samson Siasia and Austin Egueavon.

As the tournament ends, the DG , National Institute of Sports hope that othe Governors should emulate their Bayless state counterpart in developing grassroots sports through cach them young.

Speaking shortly after the the tournament, Shaibu said look forward into partnership with state governments in producing experience and qualified coaches in different sports field.

” Yes, an happy that am here to witness this final game, we are ready to partner with all State Governors and the FCT in our task ahead. We need to measure up globally in terms of our coaches Media care . “

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