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Over 5,000 Players Turn Up For Water FC Football Trial in Abuja

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5 years ago

January 12, 2022

Joel Ajayi

Over five thousand footballers on Wednesday turned up for the Water FC of Abuja football trail.

The trial which was announced by the management of Water FC five days ago, is meant for players within the age of 13 and 24 years.

He stated this on Wednesday in Abuja where over five thousand footballers turned up for the Water FC of Abuja football trail.

The ongoing three-day trial FIFA Goal Project, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package B, Abuja, saw thousands of players from across the federation turn up for the screening.

Speaking during the exercise, the soft spoken CEO Mr Makanjuola said that Water FC is mainly for people that don’t have support and don’t have connections but they have talents and are unique.

“Of a truth, 90% of some unique and good players are at home and they are referred as “Housing FC” and we don’t want them to be “Housing FC” anymore, we want them to pursue their dream that’s why Water FC is giving this good platform to young and unique players to come and showcase their talents.

“We will not demand any money from them but we will give give them a platform to showcase their talent and become great in life in terms of football career”

He said that the trial was meant for players in 3 categories within the age of 13 and 24 years.

“Water FC are looking for young talents from age 13 to16, to groom, age 17 to 19 to take abroad for professional contracts and age 19 to 24 to play in NNL next season.

“Water FC wants to open doors for them to showcase themselves to any level in their football career”.

However, Water Football Club of Abuja, has produced exceptional players who have played for national teams including U-17, U-20, U-23 and the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Addressing the players before the commencement of the trial, the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Water FC, Mr Makanjuola Nureni thanked the players for finding time to be part of the trial and prayed God to favour them.

“We gave out the announcement in a short notice and today, we have this large crowd. You are here because you have the passion to play football at the professional level

“This trial offers you that opportunity. However, not everyone who is here will be selected. We have our criteria in making our selections.”

Water Football Club of Abuja, managed by MK Sports International, has produced exceptional players who have played for national teams including U-17, U-20, U-23 and the Super Eagles.of Nigeria.

Prominent among players churned out by the academy for the national teams include Babatunde Michael, Okechukwu Gabriel, Adewale Oladoye, Success Makanjuola, Chinonso Emeka among others.

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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30

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11 hours ago

October 22, 2026

The Gleamer

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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