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Future Star: Mavlon FC Recognizes 10-Year-Old Oche Peter with Scholarship

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6 hours ago

May 9, 2025

Mavlon FC of Lagos has awarded an educational scholarship to their latest young talent, 10-year-old Oche Peter.

Oche, who is currently in Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS 1), has demonstrated football intelligence well beyond his age. Remarkably ambidextrous, he uses both feet with such skill that coaches and fans alike find it difficult to determine his stronger foot.

Since joining Mavlon FC, Oche has shown immense potential and exceptional talent on the pitch. During a recent training session, he impressed spectators so much that fans spontaneously contributed a cash gift of N17,500.00 in recognition of his extraordinary ability.

Under Mavlon FC’s scholarship program, Oche will continue to develop both his football career and academic education.

Source: www.totorinews.com

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First edition of Kuje Football League will Promote Talent, Unity Among Residents – Organizer

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4 hours ago

May 9, 2025

The Gleamer

…As Competitions Kick Off on Sunday

By Joel Ajayi

In a bid to boost grassroots football, discover local talents, and foster unity among residents, the inaugural edition of the Kuje Football League is set to kick off on Sunday, May 10, 2025, at the Kuje Township Stadium and Funtaj School, both located in Kuje, Abuja.

Kuje, a prominent area in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, is hosting the league for the first time in its history.

The opening ceremony will begin at 3:00 PM on Sunday 10 participating teams will be slugging it out with 180 matches over the course of five months.

The winning team will receive a cash prize of ₦1.million, while the second and third-place teams will go home with ₦600,000 and ₦400,000 respectively.

Participating clubs include Holy Ghost FC, Royal Eni FC, Crown Tee FC, Homeboys FC, Cargo FC, Rondo FC, Amazing Grace FC, among others.
Speaking after the official press briefing on Thursday in Kuje, the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Muhammed Momoh, reaffirmed the organizers’ commitment to using football as a unifying force for youth in the area.

“This competition isn’t just about football—it’s about discovering future stars and offering them a platform to grow professionally, both locally and internationally,” he said. “It’s also about bringing residents together to build a stronger, united community.”

Momoh highlighted the popularity of football in Kuje, saying, “On match days, you won’t find a single okada (motorcycle ) on the streets. That’s how much people here love football.

“We don’t have many recreational centers where families can unwind, so this league will give them something to look forward to on weekends. Instead of traveling to town—which is costly—they can stay within Kuje and enjoy quality football.”

He concluded by inviting residents to support the event: “We want to promise the people of Kuje an exciting and engaging football league that brings joy, relaxation, and unity to our community. Come to the Kuje field, enjoy the matches, and support your teams.”

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