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NNL Second Stanza Gets New Resumption Date

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2 years ago

February 15, 2024

The Board of the Nigeria National League (NNL), has resolved that the second stanza of the 2023/2024 will resume on the Friday 1st March 2024. The second stanza was earlier expected to resume on Friday 16 February 2024.

Rising from the meeting held on Wednesday 14 February, 2024 at the Nera Hotels, Jabi Abuja ,the NNL board said the shift in date of resumption of the second stanza of the League, is to enable clubs complete
their mid-season registration and the medicals of such players.

The board was full of appreciation to NNL Club Owners for the cooperation and collaboration it received and prayed for more support in the remaining part of the League season.

The board also pledged to provide more enabling environment to all the forty clubs to enable them perform adequately in the league.

The board congratulated the Super Eagles for their determination and doggednness that saw them finished as runners up at the just concluded 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Cote d’ivoire.

The Board praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the National Awards vested on the team and the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation for their visionary leadership and support to the team and the NNL.

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Football Fever Hits Abuja as Montage FM 99.7 Launches Maiden Community Tournament November 18

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3 hours ago

November 4, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

In its determination to foster unity among communities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), identify and promote raw football talent, encourage physical fitness and discipline, and tackle youth restiveness, Montage FM 99.7 Abuja has unveiled plans for the Maiden Edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament.

The highly anticipated grassroots competition, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is set to kick off on November 18, 2025, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.

The tournament will feature 24 teams, with four teams representing each Area Council, competing for a cash prize of over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.

However, grand finale scheduled for December 7, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, where the top four teams will battle for first, second, and third place honors.

Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Cordinator of the Tournament Mr. Raphael Ekpang, described the tournament as a significant initiative aimed at using sports as a tool for unity, youth engagement, and talent discovery across the FCT.

According to him, I am honored to stand before you today to announce the upcoming Montage FCT Community Football Tournament a dynamic grassroots inter-community football competition that promises to unite communities and discover hidden talent across the six Area Councils in the FCT,” Ekpang said.

“This tournament is more than just football; it is a celebration of community spirit and youth empowerment. Our long-term goal is to expand beyond football to include other sports like basketball and athletics in future editions.”

Ekpang further noted that registration and awareness campaigns are currently underway across the six Area Councils, urging interested teams and individuals to participate.

“We are grateful for the support of our sponsors and partners who share our vision of promoting sports development and community engagement within the FCT. We also call on other organizations and individuals to join this noble cause,” he added.

The organizers emphasized that the Montage Community Football Tournament aligns with Montage FM 99.7’s mission to promote peace, unity, and positive engagement among youths while strengthening its brand presence as a youth-driven, community-focused platform.

They encouraged the public to follow updates and live coverage of the tournament through Montage FM 99.7 Abuja and its social media platforms

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