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NNL Chairman George Aluo Nominated for Prestigious Pitch Sportsmanship Award
The Chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL), George Aluo, has been nominated for the prestigious Pitch Sportsmanship Award for the year 2024.
This recognition comes as part of the 11th edition of the Pitch Awards, one of the most esteemed honors in Nigerian sports.
Aluo made the final shortlist of top performers, with voting concluded on December 31, 2024. The nominees were unveiled at a global press briefing in GRA Ikeja, Lagos.
This nomination is the latest in a series of accolades for Aluo, a veteran journalist turned football administrator. He has been recognized by his kinsmen, the Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State and was equally named Sportsman of the Year by the Sportswriters Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter.
As Chairman of the NNL, Aluo has been instrumental in elevating the league to new heights. His two-year tenure has seen significant improvements, earning him widespread praise from the Nigerian football community.
The President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, Sina Philips, praised Aluo’s contributions to Nigerian football, saying, “George Aluo’s dedication and leadership have been instrumental in the growth and development of the NNL. His nomination for the Pitch Sportsmanship Award is a testament to his hard work and commitment to the sport.”
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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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