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Gateway Games: FCT Falls to Ogun in Handball S/Final, Eyes Bronze Against Edo
Joel Ajayi
Team FCT on Monday suffered a narrow defeat to a superlative Ogun State side, missing out on a spot in the final of the handball event at the ongoing 2024 Gateway Games.
The semi-final clash, held at the Alake Sports Complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State, ended 29-25 in favour of the host state.
Despite a spirited performance, FCT could not overcome the firepower of Ogun, who capitalized on home support to edge through to the final.
Speaking after the match, FCT head coach, Ayo Joshua, expressed disappointment at the loss but remained optimistic ahead of the third-place fixture.
“We are not happy that we could not secure the final ticket, but that is part of the game. Now that we are fighting for bronze, we will leave no stone unturned to ensure victory against Edo in the third-place match,” Joshua said.
“Our target is to win, and come tomorrow, we are confident of recording a victory.”
FCT will battle Edo State for the bronze medal on 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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