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Medical Strikers FC Clinch 2025 Montage Community Football Tournament Title
Medical Strikers FC of Gwagwalada have been crowned the inaugural champions of the Montage 99.7FM Community Football Tournament, following a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Chidex FC of Bwari.
The fiercely contested final took place on Saturday, 13th December 2025, at the Area 10 Old Parade Ground’s football pitch in Garki, Abuja. A tense and captivating 90 minutes of regular time saw both teams battle to a goalless draw, unable to break the deadlock despite numerous spirited attacks.
Hundreds of passionate fans, alongside distinguished invited guests, packed the stands, creating an electric atmosphere as they witnessed a truly nail-biting encounter. Medical Strikers FC’s triumph not only secured them the prestigious title but also a substantial cash prize of one million naira (N1,000,000.00) and a magnificent winner’s trophy.
Runners-up Chidex FC received a commendable seven hundred thousand naira (N700,000.00) and silver medals for their impressive performance throughout the competition.
The journey to the final saw Chidex FC overcome Gum FC of AMAC with a decisive 3-1 victory in one of the semi-final clashes. Medical Strikers FC, meanwhile, secured their spot in the showpiece event by defeating ECN FC 2-0 at the Kwali centre.
The 2025 Montage Community Football Tournament, which kicked off two weeks prior, featured a total of 24 teams representing all six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory, showcasing the depth of local football talent.
Earlier in the day, the third-place play-off match saw ECN FC of Kwali defeat Gum FC of AMAC to claim the bronze medal and a cash prize of N400,000.00, rounding off a memorable tournament.
Mr. Raphael Ekpang, the tournament’s coordinator, hailed the event as a resounding success, affirming that its primary goal of uniting the Abuja community at a grassroots level had been achieved.
Ekpang elaborated: “Grassroots competition truly is the way forward for sport and community engagement. Over the past three weeks of the competition, we’ve successfully brought people together at the grassroots, fostering unity. We progressed from the area council to the zonal level, culminating in today’s final. We saw Gwagwalada face Bwari, and Kwali play AMAC in the third-place match. Ultimately, we succeeded in bringing people together for networking and friendship.”
Meanwhile, Miracle Ike of Chidex FC emerged as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament, while Ibrahim Alhassan of Medical Strikers was the highest goal scorer with four goals to his credit.
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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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