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Nigeria Flag Football Teams Receives Heroic Welcome at Abuja Airport
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria national flag football team returned to the country to a rousing and emotional reception at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following their historic performance at an international tournament.
Supporters, family members, officials from the Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA), and representatives from the Federal Ministry of Sports gathered in large numbers on Tuesday to welcome the team, who proudly flew the nation’s flag on the global stage.
Chants of victory, traditional drumming, and waving of the national flag filled the arrival terminal as the players stepped into the waiting crowd.
The teams Male and Female made headlines after an outstanding showing at the International Flag Football Championship, where they earned praise for their resilience, skill, and sportsmanship.
Both Male and Female team crowned the winner of the maiden edition of the flag football Africa Competion in far away Egypt.
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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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