Sports
NSC DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade Extols Gov. Peter Mbah’s Leadership Strides
Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has commended the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Peter Mbah, for his visionary leadership and transformative strides since assuming office.
In his remarks, Hon. Olopade praised the Governor for steering the state toward progress and development.
“It’s obvious to all that Enugu is on the right path under the Governor’s leadership, with the remarkable transformation taking place since he came onboard,” he stated.
“This is what leadership is all about—ensuring that people feel the tangible impact of governance and experience a well-organized system.”
Hon. Olopade expressed the NSC’s enthusiasm for Enugu State hosting the 2026 National Sports Festival, emphasizing the Commission’s confidence in the state’s readiness.
“The NSC is excited that Enugu State will host the 2026 National Sports Festival. From the communications and meetings we’ve had, we are optimistic about the success of the Games. I have positive messages to take back to my chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko.”
To ensure the festival’s success, Hon. Olopade revealed that the NSC is already setting up committees to handle various aspects of the event.
“We are establishing committees that will be responsible for different facets of the Games. Continuous discussions and meetings will ensure we are all aligned as we prepare for this monumental event,” he explained.
He concluded by congratulating the people of Enugu and expressing optimism about the upcoming festival. “Congratulations to the people of Enugu. We are all looking forward to a memorable National Sports Festival in 2026.”
After 28 years since it hosted the Games, Enugu State is poised to deliver an exceptional festival that will leave a lasting legacy for the state and the nation.
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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