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Samuel Ogazi Qualifies for 400m Final at Paris 2024 Olympics, breaks 36-year Record
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria’s Samuel Ogazi has made history on Tuesday evening by becoming the first Nigerian athlete in 36 years to qualify for the men’s 400m final at the Olympic Games, following in the footsteps of the legendary Innocent Egbunike.
Ogazi delivered an outstanding performance, clocking a new personal best of 44.41 seconds to finish third in heat 3 of the 400m semifinals, thereby securing his spot in the final.
This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone for Nigerian athletics, as Ogazi’s qualification for the final brings pride and hope to the nation. His determination and hard work have been evident throughout the competition, and he is now set to compete for Olympic glory in the final.
In other Olympic action, Nigeria’s Ayomide Bello and Beauty Otuedo will compete in Final B of the women’s Canoe Doubles 500m event. The duo showed commendable effort in their quarterfinal heat, finishing fifth with a time of 2:07.86. Their participation in the final is a testament to their dedication and skill in the sport of canoeing.
As the Olympic Games continue, Team Nigeria remains focused and determined to showcase their talents on the world stage. The country looks forward to more outstanding performances and potential podium finishes from its athletes.
The Nigerian Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, expressed his pride and encouragement for the athletes, stating, “I congratulate Samuel Ogazi for his historic achievement in reaching the 400m final, a feat that hasn’t been accomplished by a Nigerian in 36 years. His performance is a testament to his dedication and the potential of our athletes.”
“I also commend Ayomide Bello and Beauty Otuedo for their strong showing in canoeing. Our athletes are representing Nigeria with great honor and skill, and I urge them to stay focused and give their best as they compete in these final stages. The entire nation is behind you, and we are confident you will make us proud.”
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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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