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Lawal Lights Up Croatia League, Lands Team of the Week Honor
Cyril Ogar
The terrific form of Nigeria’s striker, Salim Fago Lawal, continues to make headlines in Europe after the former Flying Eagles forward was named in the Team of the Week in Croatia.
Lawal was the star of the show in NK Istra’s 2–1 victory over visiting Dinamo Zagreb, netting two brilliant goals in the Matchday 13 fixture. His all-round display once again underscored his status as a world-class striker, combining pace, precision, and power in front of goal.
With five goals and two assists so far this season — a total of seven goal contributions — Lawal has proven to be a fantastic acquisition for NK Istra, who signed him in the summer of 2023 from Mavlon FC of Lagos.
His impressive performances come on the heels of his dazzling outing at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina, where the then-teenager found the net against Italy.
From all indications, the future looks bright for Lawal, who has earned a reputation as one of the fastest and most clinical strikers in Croatia.
His sharp reactions and intelligent movement in the opponents’ box have made him a constant threat — and his rise shows no signs of slowing down.
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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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