Sports
NTF President Extends Christmas Felicitations to Nigerians at Home and Abroad
Joel Ajayi
The President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has extended warm Christmas felicitations to Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, as well as members of the sporting community across the country.
In his Christmas message, Ochei described the season as a time that reflects the enduring values of love, peace, sacrifice, and hope, urging Nigerians to embrace unity, compassion, and service to one another.
He noted that despite prevailing challenges, the spirit of Christmas offers renewed assurance of a brighter future built on collective faith and purpose.
The NTF President also highlighted the role of sports, particularly tennis, in promoting discipline, teamwork, and national unity, commending the resilience and dedication of athletes, coaches, administrators, and stakeholders who continue to project Nigeria positively on the global stage.
He encouraged Nigerians to use the festive season to reach out to the less privileged, promote peace within their communities, and sustain hope for a stronger and more prosperous nation.
Rt. Hon. Ochei wished Nigerians a joyful Christmas celebration and prayed that the New Year would usher in renewed strength, success, and greater opportunities for all.
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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