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NVBF boss felicitates with Minister of Youth and Sports Sunday Dare at 54
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The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod has congratulated Sports Minister, Sunday Dare on the occassion of his 54th birthday, describing him as a change agent in Nigeria sporting industry.
In a goodwill message, Musa Nimrod described the Sports Minister as a dedicated leader who is an inspiration to sports men and women across different generations.
The message said: “I felicitate with you, your family, and the entire sports industry on the occasion of your 54th birthday.
“You are a great patriot; an exemplary leader who has contributed so much to Nigeria’s sports in less than one year you resumed office.
“Within the last two months of the COVID – 19 Pandemic, you have positively impacted into the lives of active athletes and ex internationals who have laboured for the country, not allowing their labours to be in vain according to the nation’s anthem.
“As an Elder Statesman, you are an ambassador of peace, truth, and justice. Even at old age, you have continued to be an inspiration to Nigerians of different generations.
Nimrod said, “During the COVID-19 lockdown, you have charted ways on how sports in country will recover and also putting the National Sports Festival as top priority.
“The Nigeria Volleyball Federation will continue to celebrate you as the pride of sports industry who has contributed so much towards not only bringing genuine investors to the sector, but also building confidence among sports federations”.
“I join your family and numerous well wishers to pray for a longer life and wish you more productive years as you continue to strive for a more prosperous Nigeria.”
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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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