Sports
Igali Applauds Ogun State, Olopade for Impressive NSF Performance as Bayelsa Shines
Joel Ajayi Commissioner for Sports in Bayelsa State and President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Daniel Igali, has praised the excellent organization of the National Sports Festival hosted in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
From the grand entry of athletes to the rich display of culture, exceptional entertainment, and captivating choreography, the atmosphere was electric—delivering a truly unique and memorable sporting experience.
Speaking at the swimming pool of the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta on Thursday evening, Igali commended the seamless coordination of the entire event.
“The efforts of the organizing committee deserve the highest praise. It was evident that every segment contributed to unity and progressd of Nigeria.
“What we are witnessing in Abeokuta is more than a sports; it was a statement about Nigeria’s readiness to lead through sports to elevate talent in the country.
Meanwhile, Bayelsa State currently tops the medals table after five days of competition at the ongoing Gateway Games, with a haul of 30 gold, 12 silver, and 11 bronze medals—totaling 53.
Team Bayelsa demonstrated their dominance in weightlifting by clinching nine gold medals on the final day of the event, held at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Sagamu, further asserting their supremacy in the sport.
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.
-
Featured7 years agoLampard Names New Chelsea Manager
-
Featured7 years agoFG To Extends Lockdown In FCT, Lagos Ogun states For 7days
-
Featured7 years agoChildren Custody: Court Adjourns Mike Ezuruonye, Wife’s Case To April 7
-
Featured7 years agoNYSC Dismisses Report Of DG’s Plan To Islamize Benue Orientation Camp
-
Featured5 years agoTransfer Saga: How Mikel Obi Refused to compensate me After I Linked Him Worth $4m Deal In Kuwait SC – Okafor
-
Featured7 years ago
Board urges FG to establish one-stop rehabilitation centres in 6 geopolitical zones
-
Sports4 years ago
TINUBU LAMBAST DELE MOMODU
-
News2 years agoZulu to Super Eagles B team, President Tinubu is happy with you
