Sports
Montage Football Tournament: Chidex FC, Medical Strikers March Into Final
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.
Sports
NHF President Nkom, Prof. Agbo Attend 50th FIH Congress in Doha
Cyril Ogar
President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon Nkom, and NHF Board Member, Professor Ediga Agbo, are representing Nigeria at the landmark 50th Congress of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in Doha, Qatar.
The congress brings together hockey leaders and administrators from across the world to deliberate on governance, policy direction and strategies for the future development of the sport.
Their participation provides Nigeria with an opportunity to engage with international stakeholders, exchange ideas and explore initiatives that can strengthen the growth and administration of hockey in the country.
Speaking on the significance of the gathering, Nkom said, “Our participation in this historic congress is an opportunity to learn from global best practices, build strategic relationships and identify initiatives that can contribute to the sustainable development of hockey in Nigeria.”
Agbo also emphasised the importance of translating international engagements into practical progress at home, saying, “The ultimate goal is to ensure that the knowledge and opportunities gained from this congress contribute meaningfully to the development of hockey in Nigeria, particularly in strengthening our structures and creating more opportunities for growth.”
The 50th FIH Congress marks a significant milestone for the international governing body, providing a platform for discussions and decisions that will shape the future of hockey globally.
For Nigeria, the engagement underscores the importance of international collaboration in advancing the sport, strengthening its administration and creating a sustainable pathway for hockey development across the country.
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