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Musawa Congratulates Super Falcons on Historic WAFCON Victory
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has extended her warmest congratulations to the Super Falcons of Nigeria.
The women’s national football team came from two goals down in the first half to defeat Morocco 3-2 in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The thrilling victory marked a record-extending 10th WAFCON title for Nigeria and is a testament to the team’s skill, determination, and unwavering dedication.
Minister Musawa who watched the match live with the Minister of Women Affairs Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim and the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, commended the team’s resilience and attacking prowess, which saw the Super Falcons stage an incredible comeback after trailing 2-0 at halftime.
The Minister expressed pride in the team’s achievement, which not only brought glory to Nigeria but also inspired a new generation of young Nigerians to pursue their dreams in sports and beyond.
“I am thrilled to celebrate the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their remarkable achievement in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Their 3-2 win over Morocco is a testament to their skill, determination and unwavering dedication to representing our great nation.
This victory is not only a triumph for Nigerian football but also a celebration of the strength and resilience of Nigerian women. As the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, I recognise their outstanding performance and commend the team’s commitment to excellence.
Their success is a beacon of hope and a reminder that with hard work and perseverance, anything is possible”, Musawa said.
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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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