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Nigeria’s Progress in Karate is Commendable-Hon. Silas Agara
…As 2025 African Karate Championship ends in Abuja
President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria, Silas Agara, has commended the progress made so far by Nigerian athletes in the sport, especially with the success of the just concluded African Karate Championship in Abuja, where over 30 countries, 1000 Athletes participated.
Agara while speaking at the closing ceremony of the event inside Velodrome of Moshood Abiola National Stadium acknowledged Federal Government, sports Commission support that contributed significantly to the successful hosting of the tournament.
“We are proud of what we’ve achieved so far. Hosting this championship successfully is a big win for us.
“With the level of participation and competition witnessed here, we are encouraged to keep pushing our athletes,” Agara stated.
He pointed out that countries like Egypt arrived with 10 world-class athletes, yet Nigerian athletes were able to compete strongly with them in the finals.
“Our athletes are now performing at a level where they can share the podium with the best. Morocco, too, came with five world-ranked athletes. For a long time, North African nations have dominated the sport, but Nigeria is now making its mark,” he added.
Agara also noted the presence of other countries such as Senegal and Burkina Faso, which have invested heavily in Karate. “Compared to them, we are newcomers, but with what we’ve achieved—winning medals across various categories—there is every reason to be proud. It shows our athletes are on the right path.”
He concluded by expressing optimism about Nigeria’s future in Karate, stating that with continued investment and development, the country will soon become a force to reckon with in the sport across Africa and beyond.
Sports
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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