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Nigeria Unveils 172-Strong Armwrestling Team Ahead of 2025 African Championship in Abuja
In a bold display of readiness and growing momentum, the Nigeria Armwrestling Federation has officially released its 172-member team list for the 14th African Armwrestling Championship, scheduled to hold in Abuja from July 23–27, 2025.
The team, which includes elite male and female pullers, para-athletes, and youth prospects, was unveiled following an intensive national selection process. The athletes are now camped and undergoing final preparations at the TDC Camp in Abuja FCT, which will serve as the official pre-championship training base—signaling the country’s all-in commitment to hosting and dominating the continental showdown.
The announcement comes just 29 days before the championship, as anticipation rises across the grassroots sports community and Africa’s growing armwrestling circuit. Nigeria, a two-time host of the championship, is fielding its largest-ever squad, featuring pullers from all six geopolitical zones—unified by a combination of raw strength, technical finesse, and national pride.
Speaking on the development, Engr. Samuel Jackson, President of the Nigeria Armwrestling Federation (NAWF), described the release of the team as a powerful symbol of Nigeria’s preparedness:
“This team reflects the heart of Nigerian sport—resilient, unified, and battle-ready. From seasoned champions to emerging youth talents, we are poised to deliver not just participation, but dominance. The world will feel Nigeria’s strength and spirit at the armwrestling table this July.”
The TDC Camp is already playing a crucial role in fine-tuning the athletes’ performance, improving synergy, and ensuring full readiness ahead of a competition expected to draw over 20 nations from across the continent.
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC), working in partnership with NAWF, has secured strategic partnerships in logistics, branding, and hospitality—helping to build what is shaping up to be a landmark sports event. Major contributors like Prostar Sports International (official kit partner), as well as key transport, accommodation, and media stakeholders, are already on board.
With the official mascot and competition jersey already unveiled to great fanfare, and now with a record 172-strong team confirmed, Nigeria is setting the stage for a record-breaking and legacy-defining tournament.
Stay tuned as the countdown continues.
ABUJA 2025 is set to be the biggest gathering of armwrestling power Africa has ever seen.
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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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