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FCT FA League: CASMATT, Golden Boys, Defence Strikers Shine in Opening Matches
Joel Ajayi
The ongoing FCT Football Association League kicked off in thrilling fashion, with CASMATT FC, Golden Boys, Defence Strikers, Youthful Ballers, and Pride FC all recording impressive wins.
The month-long tournament, which began on Monday, July 16, 2025, features 18 teams grouped into three pools. Matches are being held at key venues across Abuja, including the Area 3 Playing Pitch and the Old Parade Ground.
From the onset, the competition has delivered excitement and top-notch entertainment, as teams from across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) battle for glory and a place in the Super Six showdown.
In one of the standout fixtures of Day 1, CASMATT FC defeated Gwarinpa FC 3–1, while Golden Boys of Ushafa edged IB Sports 4–3 in a thrilling encounter. Defence Strikers FC also claimed a 4–3 victory over Royal FC.
Youthful Ballers dispatched Camp United 2–0, and Pride FC narrowly beat Makinz FC 1–0. Meanwhile, Ramsaky Optimum and their opponents settled for a goalless draw.
As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more action, skill, and drama as teams push for dominance in this year’s edition of the FCT FA League.
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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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