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Mouktar Bags ‘Excellence for Football Development’ Award in Paris

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3 years ago

October 25, 2023

Joel Ajayi The Chairman of the Football Association FA in the Federal Capital Territory Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed was conferred with the prestigious award of “Excellence for Football Development” on Monday Night in faraway Paris, France. The award was organized by Babatunde Ojora, OJB MEDIA NETWORK, a registered company in Paris, France. where footballers like Moses Simon, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and John Utaka amongst others were among the Winners of the Nigeria-France Award At the inaugural Nigeria-France Award on Monday in Paris The organisers of the award said Mouktar was carefully chosen for his giant strides since he took over the reins of FCTFA Indeed, Alhaji Mouktar’s developmental strides have made football purists pick FCT FA as among the working FA in Nigeria and organizers of the award disclosed he was picked on merit because of his commitment to the development of sports in Nigeria. The award gala was graced by Ambassador Tunde Mustapha, the Nigerian Ambassador to France; H.E. Dr. Hajo Sani OON, the Ambassador Permanent Delegate of Nigeria to UNESCO; His Excellency Rt. Hon Philip Shuaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State; Hon. Dr. Mercy Akpama, Chair of the Cross River State House of Assembly Committee on Youths and Sports Development; Mr. Sola Aiyepeku; Adam Mouktar Muhammed; Yusuf Alli; and the Executive Chairmen and Commissioners for Sports from Lagos, FCT, and Edo States, among others. The four judges for the award were Juliet Bawuah, the SWAG Journalist of the Year 2022 and GJA Journalist of the Year 2022; the esteemed Oluwashina Okeleji from BBC Sports; the basketball expert and journalist, Queen John-Moseph; and Jonathan Johnson, a football journalist based in France for CBS Sports Golazo. Full List of Award Winners Humanitarian Award – Moses Simon Ambassadorial Award – John Chukwudi Utaka Ambassadorial Award – Nguveren Goovy Ambassadorial Award – Segun Moses Toriola Ambassadorial Award – Elderson Echiejile Ambassadorial Award – Ayodele Ikuesan Break-out player of the year (football) – Akor Adams Break-out player of the year (Basketball men) – E.J. Anosike Break out player of the year (Basketball Women) – Amy Okonkwo Outstanding achievements in journalism – Oluwashina Okeleji Goalkeeper of the year – Chiamaka Nnadozie Excellence for Football Development – Adam Mouktar Mohammed (FCT Football Association Chairman, Abuja, Nigeria) The most influential Nigerian player in the last decade in Ligue 1 – Victor Osimhen MFR Sportsperson of Nigerian descent – Lesley Ugochukwu Excellence for Football Development – Sola Aiyepeku (Executive Chairman – Lagos State Sports Commission)

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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race

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6 hours ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively

The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.

The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.

In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.

In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.

According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.

The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.

The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.

Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.

The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.

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