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HFN President Promises Bigger, Better Edition of Super Hockey League
Joel Ajayi
The President of the Hockey Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom, has assured stakeholders and fans of a more exciting and innovative edition of the 2025 Hockey Super League.
Speaking to the media on Monday in Abuja, Nkom highlighted the strides the federation is making to develop the sport across the country, with the Super League being one of its flagship competitions.
“The Super League is a premier domestic tournament that brings together the top male and female hockey teams from across Nigeria,” Nkom said. “It’s a prestigious platform where elite teams compete for national honours, and it also serves as a qualifier for the Africa Club Championship.
Nkom noted that while the Super League has grown in reputation over the years, the 2025 edition will come with renewed energy and innovations aimed at raising its standards.
“We are learning from past editions, correcting our mistakes, and introducing new ideas to make this year’s tournament one of the best we’ve ever had. Hockey in Nigeria is growing, and this league is central to that growth,” he explained.
Although initially scheduled to hold next month, the 2025 Super League has been rescheduled to September to avoid a clash with the National Youth Games.
“The Youth Games will end in late September, and we had to make adjustments to ensure we don’t compromise the quality of either event. Despite the shift, our board and organizing team are fully prepared. We remain committed to delivering a top-tier competition.”
Nkom emphasized that the federation takes the Super League very seriously, not just as a competition but as a strategic tool for talent development and international representation.
“We want a tournament that will reflect the progress of Nigerian hockey, and we are confident this year’s edition will do just that,” he added.
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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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