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FCT FA gives Gusau 100% Support to develop Nigeria Football.
The FCT Football Association, spare headed by the soft and eloquent-speaking Chairman, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed on the 8th of December visited the office of the President of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF(Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau) at the headquarters in Abuja to welcome him officially and also expressed their unalloyed support to his administration ever since he assumed office as the elected NFF President.
According to the astute and renowned Football Association Chairman, Alhaji Adam Mouktar in his words…“ It’s just a Courtesy call to welcome him( Gusau) and show him support. ”
“We also pledged our allegiance and finally discuss the future and development of Football in Nigeria.” He said.
The FCT FA Chairman, Adam Mouktar Mohammed is also an integral member of the taskforce inaugurated by the President of the Nigerian Football Federation in the area of developing the round leather game in Nigeria, having accepted to serve when the president called upon him to be a member of the National youth teams task force committee of the U17, U20 and the U23 national teams respectively.
The committee is headed by the Katsina State FA Chairman, Alhaji Balele Kurfi, and Olopade, a member as well.
Alhaji Adam Mouktar Muhammed also visited the U20 Flying Eagles camp in Abuja after one of their training inside the FIFA goal project pitch package B, MKO Abiola stadium Abuja, where the team trains, to encourage the players and the coaches reminding them of the task ahead of them, their qualification at the forthcoming AYC in Cairo Egypt, for the world cup in Indonesia also their career at large, he noted that he will support them in the level he can, in terms of their welfare moving forward.
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13 DAYS TO GO: Abuja Is Ready For Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International half Marathon
It’s 13 days to the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International half Marathon, and Nigeria’s capital is about to show the world what it is made of. The clock is ticking, the streets are being prepared, and the medals are waiting as the capital gears up for one of its biggest days.
Organized by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, the race has grown into one of Nigeria’s biggest and most respected road races. Elite athletes, recreational runners, fitness lovers, corporate teams and families from across Nigeria and beyond are all coming to run in the Federal Capital Territory.
It is not just about the race. It is about athletics, fitness, entertainment and sports tourism, and what Abuja represents to the world. What started as a marathon is now a movement. A movement for healthy living. A movement for youth engagement. A movement for national unity. Every year, thousands of people take to the streets of Abuja not just to run, but to be part of something bigger than themselves. This year will be no different, only bigger.
The Managing Director/CEO of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, has assured that this year’s edition will build on past successes and meet international standards.
“We are focused on athlete welfare, world-class logistics, medical support, security and a memorable experience for runners, volunteers, spectators and partners. This year’s race will be bigger, better and more immersive for everyone.”
With improved route management, entertainment zones along the course, better medical and security arrangements and a richer spectator experience, the 2026 edition promises to deliver a day of competition and celebration that promotes healthy living, youth engagement and sports tourism in the nation’s capital.
On race day, Abuja will come alive. From the early morning start to the final finish, the streets will be filled with energy, music, colour and cheers. Hotels will be full. Businesses will thrive. The city’s hospitality, tourism and creative sectors will feel the impact. It is a day when Abuja shows the world its beauty, its organization and its spirit.
Whether you are an elite athlete chasing a podium finish and a personal best, or a first-time runner chasing a healthier life, this race is for you. Whether you are running for fitness, for fun, for family or for fame, there is a place for you on the road.
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