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Global Build-Up Begins as Stars, Officials Arrive for African Armwrestling Championship
By Joel Ajayi
With just two days to go, the excitement is reaching fever pitch. Nigeria is firmly in championship mode as it prepares to host the 14th African Armwrestling Championship, set to ignite on July 23, 2025, in Abuja.
As part of intensified preparations, Nigeria has welcomed Olegs Gantimurovs, one of the world’s most respected Master World Armwrestling Referees.
His presence on ground underscores a commitment to global standards and fairness, as he takes the lead in the event’s officiating setup.
Also in Abuja for the landmark event are Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, President of the Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA), and the continental body’s Secretary—further underscoring the championship’s significance and Nigeria’s pivotal role in the sport’s growth across Africa.
The city is already buzzing as waves of international athletes begin to arrive. Representatives from over 20 African nations—including South Africa, Ghana, Egypt, Cameroon, Togo, and Madagascar—are expected, with more than 400 athletes and officials confirmed, marking a record-breaking turnout for the competition.
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC), chaired by Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, has assured that all logistics, venues, and accommodations are in place. Training centres are active, the Athletes’ Village is ready, and media crews are setting up for full-scale coverage.
Coming off a high from the last African Games—where Nigeria’s armwrestlers clinched 13 medals, including four golds—the nation is poised to make another powerful statement.
As the final countdown begins, the message is clear:Nigeria is ready. The world is watching. The warriors have arrived.
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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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