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President’s Cup: FCT FA Congratulates FWC FC, Naija Ratels, Urges Teams to Make FCT Proud
The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA), Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, has congratulated Family Worship FC and Naija Ratels FC on their victories in the 2025 edition of the President’s Cup.
On Saturday evening at the Area 3 FIFA Goal Project pitch in the heart of Abuja, Family Worship Champions (FWC) FC triumphed over EFCC FC 4-3 via penalties claiming the 2025 FCT President’s Cup title.
In the women’s category, Naija Ratels FC defeated N-Youth Ladies Football Academy 6-0 in the final. Both teams earned a ticket to the upcoming National President’s Cup.
Family Worship FC and EFCC FC will represent FCT in the men’s category, while Naija Ratels FC and N-Youth Ladies Football Academy will represent FCT in the women’s category at the Round of 64 of the 2025 National President’s Cup, which is set to commence nationwide.
In his congratulatory message, FCT FA Chairman Alhaji Adam Mouktar expressed his satisfaction with the teams’ efforts. He urged them to leave no stone unturned in ensuring they make FCT proud as they face teams from other parts of the country in the Round of 64.
Alhaji Mouktar commended the extraordinary fighting spirit of all the teams, particularly the finalists, who went the extra mile to secure their spots in the Round of 64 of the 2025 President’s Cup.
“The Nigerian football community, especially here in the FCT is very proud of their accomplishments. We congratulate the management of FWC, Naija Ratels, EFCC, and N-Youth Ladies Football Academy for the remarkable progress of their teams,” he said.
“Go to the Round of 64 and make FCT proud! We will be giving you the support you need in every way possible. Let’s go and fight with our football artistry, and we believe that we can succeed. I charge you to remain disciplined and committed.”
The FCT FA Chairman also praised the fans who turned out in large numbers to support their teams, describing their backing as unparalleled.
It is worth noting that the 2025 FCT President Federation Cup began on February 3 and concluded on February 22 at the Area 3 football pitch in Abuja.
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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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