Montage Football Tournament: Chidex FC, Medical Strikers March Into Final

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11 months ago

December 4, 2025

Cyril Ogar

Chidex FC of Bwari and Medical Strikers of Gwagwalada have emerged as finalists of the ongoing Montage Football Tournament at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Chidex FC defeated Gum FC of AMAC 3-1 in one of the semi-finals played on Wednesday, setting up a final clash against Medical Strikers of Gwagwalada, who defeated ECN FC 2-0 at the Kwali centre.

The final is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 2025, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki, Abuja.

The 2025 Montage Community Football Tournament kicked off two weeks ago, featuring 24 teams from across the six Area Councils of the FCT.

Reacting to his club’s performance, Chidex FC’s head coach, Mohammed Abdullahi, expressed his joy over the qualification, saying his players had played according to his instructions.

Meanwhile, tournament coordinator, Mr. Raphael Ekpang, has assured fans of a thrilling final, noting that this is the first-ever radio station-organized FCT football tournament.

“This is a final that everyone should try to watch because it’s going to be explosive,” Ekpang said.

Meanwhile, Gum FC of AMAC and ECN of Kwali will slug it out for the third place.

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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman

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23 hours ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.

NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.

Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.

In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.

Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.

He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.

Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.

The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.

He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.

Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.

He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.

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