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Nigeria Hockey Federation President Engr Nkom Joins African Hockey Federation Executive Board
Joel Ajayi
The President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon O. Nkom, has been elected into the Executive Board of the African Hockey Federation (AfHF) at its 25th Ordinary Congress held at Hotel Mercure, Ismailia, Egypt.
The prestigious congress, which brought together top hockey administrators and stakeholders from across the continent, marked a new chapter in the leadership structure of African hockey.
Engr. Nkom’s election is widely regarded as a recognition of his consistent dedication and outstanding contributions to the growth and development of hockey in Nigeria and beyond. In his remarks during the election process, Nkom expressed deep appreciation for the confidence reposed in him by his peers and reaffirmed his commitment to serve selflessly in advancing the sport at the continental level.
The congress also witnessed a moment of honour for Nigeria’s Professor Ediga, who successfully completed a ten-year tenure as a member of the AfHF Executive Board.
He was specially recognized by the President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), Mr. Tayyab Ikram, and the President of the African Hockey Federation, Mr. Seif Ahmed, for his immense contributions to the sport’s administration and development in Africa.
The Nigeria Hockey Federation extended heartfelt congratulations to both Engr. Nkom and Professor Ediga, describing their achievements as a testament to Nigeria’s growing influence in continental hockey and their unwavering dedication to nurturing the dream of sustained hockey excellence.
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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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