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Nigeria’s Diplomat Visits NFF President in Côte d’Ivoire as Gusau Assumes WAFU Zone B Presidency
By Joel Ajayi
Nigeria’s diplomat to Côte d’Ivoire, a Former protocol officer of Nigeria Football Federation NFF and Member of Nigeria premier league Assessor, Robert Akpenpuum on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and newly elected President of WAFU Zone B, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, at his office in Abidjan.
Sir Akpenpuum accompanied by members of his diplomatic staff, commended Gusau on his recent election and praised his contributions to the development of football in West Africa. The visit aimed to strengthen ties between Nigeria’s diplomatic mission and the regional football body.
In a major milestone for West African football, Alhaji Gusau officially assumed office as President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B on Tuesday.
The ceremonial handover took place at the WAFU headquarters in Cocody Rivera 4, Abidjan, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the sub-regional body.
Gusau’s rise to the presidency follows the elevation of Ghana Football Association President, Mr. Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku, to the CAF Executive Committee during its congress in Egypt on March 12, 2025. Okraku was subsequently appointed as CAF’s second Vice President, paving the way for Gusau to step into the WAFU leadership role.
The ceremony drew dignitaries and representatives from WAFU Zone B member associations, who gathered to witness the formal transition and express their hopes for the region’s football future.
Under Gusau’s leadership, WAFU Zone B is expected to witness renewed emphasis on football infrastructure, enhanced grassroots development, and deeper collaboration among member nations.
With his wealth of experience and vision, stakeholders across the region are optimistic about Gusau’s capacity to elevate the standard of football in West Africa.
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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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