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Port Vale FC of Lugbe Seal Dramatic Penalty Shootout Win in Seasiders Final
Port Vale FC have emerged as champions of the 8th edition of the Seasiders Football Tournament, following a dramatic finale on Sunday at the Seasiders Stadium in Lugbe, Abuja.
The tournament, which spanned nearly two months, reached a thrilling climax as Port Vale edged past the host team, Seasiders FC, with a 3-2 victory on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
Head coach of Port Vale, Lucky Osagbode, credited the team’s success to the relentless effort and discipline shown by both the players and technical staff.
“We knew we had to go the extra mile to win,” Osagbode said. “After a goalless draw with them in the group stage, we expected a tough match. We thank God for this victory—it’s the result of hard work on and off the pitch.”
Port Vale captain Bright Ogbonnaya echoed his coach’s sentiments, expressing pride in the team’s commitment. “All the hard work in training has finally paid off,” he said. “We’re already looking ahead to defending our title in the next edition.”
Despite the heartbreak, Seasiders FC coach Jamiu Hassan and captain Omotayo Lawal showed great sportsmanship in defeat.
“We gave it everything during regulation time, but once it goes to penalties, it becomes a game of luck,” said Coach Jamiu. “Congratulations to Port Vale. We’ll regroup and come back stronger.”
Tournament sponsor representative, Afeez Babalola, applauded the organization and competitive spirit of this year’s edition. He also revealed that plans are underway to expand team participation in the 9th edition, building on the success of this year’s event.
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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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