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Primate Ayodele Elijah Honours NFF President With Prestigious Award On Youth Development
Nigeria Football Federation President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has been honored with a prestigious award for his outstanding contributions to youth development. The award was presented by former Liberian President, George Weah, in Lagos, courtesy of Primate Ayodele Elijah.
This recognition underscores Gusau’s commitment to nurturing young talent and his impactful leadership in Nigerian football, particularly in grassroots development. As the president of the Nigeria Football Federation since 2022, Gusau has introduced fresh ideas and a people-centered approach that has revitalized the federation.
Gusau’s achievements in his two-year tenure include advancing Nigerian football and pushing the sport forward. He has also outlined a 2030 vision for Nigeria’s football development, which includes plans to improve grassroots football.
The award ceremony was attended by Gusau’s friend and associate. Gusau’s leadership and commitment to youth development have earned him recognition and respect from within and outside 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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