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Nigeria Rugby Federation Concludes Zonal Elections, Sets Stage for Presidential Vote
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has taken another significant step in its electoral process with the successful conduct of zonal elections across the country, producing new representatives from all six zones.
In the South West, Wuraola Hussaini emerged as zonal representative, while Onyekachi Ibegbulam will make his debut on the board from the South East. Emmanuel Godwin was elected from the South South, Salisu Garba from the North East, Aliyu Mohammed from the North West, and Pius Longman from the North Central.
These newly elected members join previously elected representatives, including Azeez Ladipo and Angulu Suleiman (Athletes’ and Technical Representatives), incumbent President Dr. Ademola Are of NAPHER-SD, Professor Modupeola Olanrewaju Banjo (representing the Association of Former Female Athletes of Nigeria, AFFAN), as well as a representative of NAWIS.
With the zonal elections successfully concluded, attention now shifts to the Vice President and Presidential elections scheduled for October 18 in Abuja, a decisive step in shaping the future of rugby administration in Nigeria.
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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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