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Gateway Games Day 3: FCT Wins 3 Gold in Ayo, Golf, as Male and Female Teams Advance in Basketball
By Joel Ajayi
Team Federal Capital Territory (FCT) continues to shine at the ongoing Gateway Games, clinching three gold medals on Day 3 and advancing in both the male and female basketball events.
FCT athletes claimed two gold medals in the traditional Ayo Olopon game, with victories in both the male singles and female doubles categories during Wednesday’s finals held in Abeokuta. The men’s team defeated Akwa Ibom to secure gold in the singles event, while the women’s doubles team also triumphed over Akwa Ibom to clinch gold.
In golf, FCT added another gold to their tally at the Abeokuta Golf Course, further showcasing their versatility across sporting disciplines. Grace Agbo stood out by outperforming all competitors from the 21 states that registered for the Gross Event.
The winning momentum continued in basketball, as both FCT teams advanced to the next round. The female team dominated their match against Bauchi with a commanding 60–34 victory, while the male team outclassed Enugu 67–57 in a competitive encounter.
It will be recalled that on Day 2 (Tuesday), FCT secured one silver and two bronze medals, all in weightlifting.
FCT’s strong performances across multiple sports have boosted their medal count and reinforced their status as a top contender at the Games.
As of the time of filing this report, FCT has secured a total of seven medals: three gold, three silver, and one bronze.
Sports
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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