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Nigeria Will Soon Be a Leading Force in African, Global Karate – Agara
…As 2025 African Karate Championship Ends in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria, Hon. Silas Agara, has expressed strong optimism about Nigeria’s rising status in the sport of Karate, declaring that the country is on course to becoming a dominant force both in Africa and on the global stage.
Agara made the statement during the closing ceremony of the 2025 African Karate Championship, which took place at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
The championship attracted over 1,000 athletes from more than 30 countries.
He commended the Federal Government and the National Sports Commission for their vital support, which he credited for the successful hosting of the event.
“We are proud of what we’ve accomplished. Successfully hosting this championship is a major achievement, and it shows that Nigeria has what it takes to lead in this sport,” Agara stated.
He noted that while countries like Egypt arrived with 10 world-class athletes, Nigerian athletes were able to compete effectively, even reaching the finals in several categories.
“Our athletes have reached a level where they can share the podium with some of the best in the world. Morocco came with five world-ranked athletes, and traditionally, North African countries have dominated karate in Africa. But Nigeria is now changing the narrative,” he said.
Agara also acknowledged the efforts of other participating nations such as Senegal and Burkina Faso, known for their heavy investments in karate.
However, he emphasized that despite being relatively new to the global karate scene, Nigeria is making rapid progress.
“With the medals we’ve secured and the strong performances we’ve seen, it’s clear our athletes are on the right path. We are no longer just participants—we are contenders,” he added.
Agara concluded by reaffirming his belief that with continued investment, grassroots development, and the right support structures, Nigeria will soon emerge as a powerhouse in African and international karate.
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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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