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FCT SWAN congratulates Ighalo on his role as National Principal Cup Ambassador
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN FCT Chapter has congratulated former Super Eagles striker, Jude Odion Ighalo as an Ambassador of the National Principal’s Cup.
In a press statement issued by the Secretary, SWAN FCT Chapter on Monday in Abuja.
Chairman of SWAN FCT Chapter, Comrade Bunmi Haruna said the announcement by the Minister of Youth and sports Development Mr Sunday Dare is a testimony that Ighalo has paid his dues as a national team player.
Comrade Bunmi however commended the minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare for the gesture.
He also described the appointment as a round peg in a round hole. He said, “Being chosen ahead of his teammates is worth celebrating because Ighalo has been a good ambassador of Nigeria and has distinguished himself both within and outside the shores of the country.
“He did not only become the first Nigerian to play for the great Manchester United clubside but also distinguished himself as a top striker that he has always been, scoring vital goals for the club,” he noted.
Mr. Haruna further disclosed, “As an association, we are proud of him, he has set the ball rolling and as a role model, he has not disappointed, knowing fully well that so many young lads are looking up to him”
“We are also aware of his humanitarian gestures towards widows and the less privileged in the society. The Ighalo football academy and orphanage home in Lagos are just some of his laudable projects. We want to urge him not to relent and can only pray for God to continue to increase him on every sides.
“We are also using this opportunity to call on other well meaning Nigerians to reach out to people in need. Once again, a big congratulations to Ighalo and believing that this will spur him to do.more for the society.”
It would be recalled that Ighalo was named as National Principal Cup Ambassador when he paid a courtesy visit to the minister of Youth and Sports at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium , Abuja last Tuesday.
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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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