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Sporting Dream, One Touch Emerge Champions of 2025 FCT FA League Divisions 1 & 2
…As Chairman Reiterates Commitment to Talent Development
By Joel Ajayi
Sporting Dream FC and One Torch FC have emerged champions of the 2025 Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) League Division One and Two respectively, following thrilling finales at the FIFA Goal Project, Area 3 Pitch, Abuja.
Sporting Dream FC sealed their Division One title with a commanding 2-0 victory over the resilient Ushafa FC. Despite a valiant effort from the “Golden Boys” of Ushafa, Sporting Dream’s superior discipline and tactical execution proved decisive in the 90-minute contest.
Earlier in the day, One Touch FC claimed the Division Two title in emphatic fashion, defeating Federal Housing Authority (FHA) FC 3-0. The win capped off a dominant campaign for the team, affirming their status as a rising force in the league’s second tier.
The grand finale drew a passionate crowd, including fans, stakeholders, and FCT FA officials, and marked the climax of weeks of intense football competition across both divisions. Sporting Dream’s consistency, attacking flair, and teamwork throughout the season were instrumental in their success.
With their victory, Sporting Dream FC will go on to represent the FCT in the upcoming Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL) national playoffs—a vital opportunity to gain promotion and exposure on a larger stage.
Speaking after the conclusion of the tournament, FCT FA Vice Chairman and Chairman of the League Committee, Alhaji Salihu 1Kolo, expressed satisfaction with the successful organization of the league and lauded the efforts of the local organizing committee.
“I must commend the organizing team for their dedication. Their efforts ensured a peaceful atmosphere—no fights, no disruptions. We witnessed competitive and promising football from all the teams, and that’s the essence of this league,” he stated.
Alhaji Kolo emphasized that the FCT FA League remains a crucial platform for grassroots talent discovery and development.
“This league is an annual event designed to identify and showcase young talents from the FCT. Already, some of the players have attracted interest from top-tier clubs in the NPFL, NNL, and other national leagues,” he added.
He also thanked the FCT FA Chairman for his unwavering support, particularly in providing trophies, logistical aid, and guidance throughout the tournament.
Also speaking at the event, former Super Eagles player and current FCT FA board member, Femi Ajilore, stressed the importance of the two winning teams representing the FCT with pride at the national level.
“It’s not just about participation. We’ve made it clear that these teams must go out and make the FCT proud. We’re solidly behind them, and the symbolic cheque presented today is just one step—we’re ready to do more, by God’s grace,” Ajilore affirmed.
Sports
PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Earns World Athletics Label
Nigeria’s foremost Sports Company, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML) has announced the second edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, set to light up Nigeria’s capital city on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
With the theme “Steady Strides,” this year’s race captures the measured rhythm and determined pace that define world-class long-distance running, a reflection of the steady progress and ambitious vision shaping the marathon’s evolution into a global platinum-labelled event.
In a historic milestone for Nigerian sports, the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon has been officially awarded the prestigious World Athletics Label for its second edition, a distinction achieved in record time. This remarkable feat makes it the first marathon globally to earn the label so swiftly, underscoring both the organizational excellence of NSML and the dynamic rise of PremiumTrust Bank, currently celebrated as Nigeria’s fastest-growing commercial bank.
The 2025 edition is expected to attract elite international athletes, top local runners, and marathon enthusiasts from around the world, alongside officials from World Athletics who will oversee the competition.
Speaking on the announcement, Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Yetunde Olopade, expressed excitement about the unique partnership with PremiumTrust Bank.
“This second edition is fundamentally unique because it represents the first-ever true super-partnership on such a dynamic sports property in our nation and arguably, globally. PremiumTrust Bank is not just a sponsor but the sole partner anchoring the establishment, organization, and consolidation of a global marathon in Nigeria’s capital city.
” We are proud and grateful for the bank’s visionary leadership, which not only recognized the immense potential of the first edition but is now single-handedly driving the race toward international acclaim.”
Managing Director of PremiumTrust Bank, Dr. Emmanuel Efe Emefienim (CON) emphasized the shared values underpinning the partnership.
“PremiumTrust Bank is built on the philosophy of rapid, impactful, and sustainable growth, and the theme of this year’s marathon perfectly reflects our operational ethos.”
“Attaining World Athletics Label status in just the second year validates that our investment is yielding world-class outcomes. We are deeply proud to be the sole partner building this monumental legacy, reinforcing our commitment to sports development, community wellbeing, excellence, and platforms where champions are made.”
The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon 2025 promises to be a spectacular celebration of endurance, athleticism, and community spirit, further strengthening Abuja’s status on the global racing calendar.
Registration for participants is currently open as it promises to be another marathon spectacle on the 6th of December 2025.
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