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FCT FA Congratulates Coach Mansur On NFF’s Falconet Appointment
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Capital Territory Football Association, FCT FA Board has congratulated Coach Mansur Abdullahi on his appointment as assistant coach of the U20 Women National Team, popularly called Falconets.
Just on Wednesday, Coach Mansur Abdullahi returned as the assistant coach of the U20 Women National Team, Falconets, following a screening and interview process by the NFF Technical Committee. The committee submitted its recommendation and the same has been approved by the NFF Executive Committee.
Coach Abudulahi will be assisting Coach Christopher Musa Danjuma who also returned to his job as Head Coach of the U20 Women National Team, Falconet.
Currently, Coach Mansur Abdullahi is also the Technical Adviser of Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Sokoto United ahead of the 2023/2024 season.
In a congratulatory message by the FCT FA Chairman, Adam Mohammed Mouktar, congratulated the coach on the latest appointment and charged him to be a role model and great ambassador of the Federal Capital football family.
According to him, we are extremely delighted.
“Your disciplined career route has completed a string of fine spells across the Premier League, National League, Nationwide League, and the Women’s League.
“As you settle down to the task in your new assignment, we pray that your dedication, discipline, and wealth of experience put you in good stead for success.”
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35 Days to Go: Nigeria Set to Host African Junior Athletics Championship in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
With just 35 days to go, Nigeria is revving up preparations to host the 3rd edition of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) African Junior Athletics Championship, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Returning to Nigerian soil, the prestigious biennial event will welcome the continent’s most promising Under-18 and Under-20 athletes to the newly refurbished MKO Abiola International Stadium, which recently played host to the 22nd National Sports Festival.
Over 500 athletes from more than 50 African nations are expected to compete in this year’s championship, making it one of the largest gatherings of young athletic talent on the continent.
South Africa, the reigning overall champions, will be looking to defend their title, but Nigeria’s young stars are also eager to make a strong statement on home soil.
“This is not just a competition; it is a celebration of Africa’s future in track and field,” Hon. Bukola Olopade, DG of the National Sports Commission said.
“Nigeria is honored to host once again and to demonstrate its world-class capacity in organizing major sporting events,” he added.
The choice of Abeokuta—also known as the Gateway City—underscores the state’s growing reputation as a hub for sports development, alongside other Nigerian cities. With its state-of-the-art facilities and strategic location, the city is set to deliver an unforgettable experience for athletes, officials, and fans alike.
The CAA African Junior Championships is widely regarded as the breeding ground for the continent’s future Olympic and world champions.
As the countdown continues, all eyes will be on Nigeria to once again rise to the occasion and reinforce its status as Africa’s true sporting giant.
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