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Seyi Johnson Thrilled by New Discoveries at BetKing National Wheelchair Basketball Championship
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Seyi Johnson, has expressed immense satisfaction with the quality of competition and the discovery of new talents at the ongoing BetKing 3×3 National Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Speaking during the tournament, Johnson praised the remarkable progress seen across the participating teams and lauded the event for delivering beyond expectations.
“I’m truly thrilled by the level of talent we’ve uncovered during this championship,” he said. “Some of these athletes are shining for the first time on a huge stage like this , and I’m confident that a few of them will make the cut for Team Nigeria as we prepare for the Nations Tournament in Agadir this June.”
Johnson also noted the increased competitiveness of the tournament, with emerging states challenging the dominance of traditional powerhouses.
“We’re seeing a real shift—states that were once considered underdogs are now giving the big teams a run for their money. It’s a testament to the growing strength of the game across the country.”
He commended the support that made the tournament possible, adding: “I want to extend heartfelt gratitude to the Ogun State Government, the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), our headline sponsor BetKing, and all stakeholders, fans, and supporters of wheelchair basketball.
This championship has not only lived up to expectations—it has raised the bar.”
The BetKing National Wheelchair Basketball Championship runs from April 3 to 7, 2025, and continues to highlight the transformative power of inclusive sports in 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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