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Lagos State Submits Bid to Host 2026 National Youth Games
Joel Ajayi
Lagos State has formally submitted its bid to host the 2026 edition of the National Youth Games, signaling its ambition to bring the prestigious event to Nigeria’s most populous and economically vibrant city.
The expression of interest was officially signed by the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, underscoring the state’s commitment to youth development and sports excellence.
In a statement accompanying the bid, the Lagos delegation noted that “with Lagos being Nigeria’s foremost economic and cultural epicenter, the State is committed to fostering sporting excellence and nurturing youth talent across the nation.”
The statement further emphasized Lagos State’s proven track record in organizing major sporting events. “Our state boasts a commendable legacy of successfully hosting national and international sporting events. With world-class facilities such as the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Mobolaji Johnson Arena, and Rowe Park, coupled with a robust accommodation landscape and an efficient transport network, Lagos is exceptionally equipped to deliver a seamless and memorable event for athletes, officials, and guests alike.”
The bid document was submitted on behalf of the Lagos State Government by a high-powered delegation led by the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Hon. Lekan Fatodu. Other members of the delegation included Mr. Nunayon Olumide Travih, Director of Sports, LSSC; Dr. (Mrs.) Oluyomi Oluwasanmi, Director of School Sports, LSSC; and Mr. Dare Orimoloye, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Sports.
Team Delta emerged champions of the last edition in 2024. The state won 46 gold, 31 silver, and 34 bronze, totalling 111 medals, and was announced as champions at the closing ceremony held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State.
The National Youth Games (NYG) is a multi-sport event designed to discover and develop young, talented athletes. It serves as a platform for identifying potential athletes who can represent Nigeria in national and international competitions.
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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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