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NNL Announces Winners of February 2025 Monthly ProStar/Sportlight Hub Awards
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National League (NNL), Emmanuel Attah , has unveiled the list of recipients for the February 2025 edition of the prestigious ProStar/NNL/Sportlight Hub Monthly Awards.
The awards, which aim to recognize and encourage excellence across various categories in Nigeria’s second-tier football league, will be presented at a ceremony scheduled for April 15, 2025, at the NNL Secretariat in Abuja by 11 a.m.
Below are the winners across the various categories:
Highest Goal Scorer:
Anthony Ndubuisi of Madiba FC, Lagos, claimed the top scorer award for February following his outstanding performance in front of goal.
Best Behaved Team:
First Bank FC, Lagos, was recognized for exemplary discipline and sportsmanship throughout the month.
Best Referee:
Adekoya Warith from the Lagos Referee Council received accolades for his consistent and fair officiating.
Best Goalkeeper:
Lateef Nurudeen of Igbajo FC, Osun State, was celebrated for his remarkable saves and goalkeeping prowess.
Best Coach:
Uzorho Obinna, head coach of Kun Khalifat FC, Imo State, emerged as the coach of the month for his tactical brilliance and leadership.
Most Valuable Player (MVP):
Austin Ajegbeyi of First Bank FC, Lagos, took home the MVP award for his overall impact and influence on the pitch.
Goal of the Month: Energy Kennedy of Godswill Akpabio United FC, Uyo, earned the goal of the month award for his stunning finish.
Attah congratulated all winners and emphasized the league’s commitment to promoting excellence, discipline, and fair play. He encouraged clubs and players to remain focused as the league progresses.
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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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