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Sports Entrepreneur Yetunde Olopade Wins Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Award
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, has been decorated with the prestigious Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Awards in recognition of her outstanding contributions to sports marketing and sports event management in Nigeria.
Mrs. Olopade’s decoration comes as a reflection of the remarkable transformation she has brought to the sports landscape through her leadership at Nilayo Sports Management Limited, widely regarded today the leading sports management companies in the country.
Under her stewardship, the company has successfully organized and managed some of Nigeria’s most prominent road races and sporting events.
These include the globally acclaimed gold labelled Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, the fast-growing Premium Trust Bank Abuja City Half Marathon, and the newly introduced Yenagoa City International 10KM Race, among several other elite road races and sporting initiatives across the nation.
Through innovation, professionalism, and strategic partnerships, Mrs. Olopade has helped elevate Nigeria’s profile in international road running while simultaneously promoting sports tourism, youth participation, and economic activity within host cities.
Industry observers note that the Award does not come as a surprise, given the consistent excellence, organizational capacity, and global recognition that Nilayo Sports Management Limited has achieved under her leadership.
The Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have made significant impact in the development and promotion of sports in Nigeria.
Other awardees in the category are the Governor of Bayelsa State Duoye Diri, DG/CEO National Institute for Sports Comrade Phillip Shaibu and Proprietor of Yacateco Boxing Promotions Omolei Imadu.
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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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