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NPFL Board Convenes Disciplinary Panel over Shooting Stars and Ikorodu City fracas
The Board of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has observed with dismay disturbing pictures and videos from the Shooting Stars versus Ikorodu City league game that have flooded online platforms.
Chairman of the NPFL, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye said the Board would be sitting on Wednesday for an investigative hearing into the incident at the Lekan Salami Stadium during the Matchday 32 fixture.
“We are not unaware of the unacceptable occurrence and have scheduled a disciplinary meeting to determine appropriate measures to deter a recurrence”, said the league chairman.
He stated further that the investigation is consistent with the NPFL Board’s zero tolerance for unsporting conducts.
“The Board will consistently act to stamp out all forms disreputable behaviours to keep the league free of unsporting engagement before, during and after league games”, Elegbeleye assured.
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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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