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Promise Uwaeme Returns as LOC Chairman for 9th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup
Promise Uwaeme has been reappointed as Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 9th edition of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup—marking his sixth consecutive term at the helm of one of the region’s most celebrated football tournaments.
Renowned for his visionary leadership, Uwaeme has been pivotal in transforming the Unity Cup into Gombe South’s premier grassroots football competition. His innovative strategies and passion for community development have made the tournament a vital platform for talent discovery and youth empowerment.
Reacting to his reappointment, Uwaeme said:”This is another opportunity to serve the people of Gombe South. This is what we love to do. I accept to serve with everything I’ve got.”
Beyond his role with the Unity Cup, Uwaeme has continued to build on his credentials in football administration. In March 2025, he completed a VAR Technician/Operators Course in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Most recently, in June, he became a certified National Technical Referee Instructor following an intensive training session in Abuja—further solidifying his technical expertise in the game.
Preparations for the 9th edition are already in motion. Activities will kick off in August with a Capacity Building Seminar for LOC members, followed by a Press Conference to officially open team registrations.
While Uwaeme’s return as LOC Chairman has been confirmed, the full list of committee members is expected to be announced in the coming days.
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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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