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Sports Minister To Declare National Athletics Trials Open

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4 years ago

June 16, 2021

The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Akin Dare is set to declare open the National Athletics Trial and Relay Invitational Tournament scheduled to hold in Lagos, Nigeria.

In a press statement issued by the ministry Director Press & Public Relations Mohammed Manga on Wednesday in Abuja revealed that 021 National Championships and Invitational Relays starting on Thursday, June 17

The trials, which will be used to select Nigeria’s contingent to the delayed Games of the XXXII Olympics in Tokyo which is scheduled to hold from July 23 to August 8, 2021, will see 11 events taking place on the opening day.

Already, the atmosphere around the Yabatech Sports Complex is wearing a new look ahead of the opening ceremony and the 2021 National Championships and Invitational Relays which is expected to be declared open by the Minister on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

The trials, which will be used to select Nigeria’s contingent to the delayed Games of the XXXII Olympics in Tokyo which is scheduled to hold from July 23 to August 8, 2021, will see about 10 to 11 events taking place on the opening day.

The National Championships is the flagship event of the AFN where the nation’s top athletes converge to compete for honours and qualifications for major Championships and Games.

Countries that are expected to participate in the Trials are; Cote D’Ivoire, Benin Republic, Senegal, Zambia, Cameroon and Nigeria.

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President’s Cup: FCT FA Congratulates FWC FC, Naija Ratels, Urges Teams to Make FCT Proud

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5 hours ago

February 23, 2025

The Gleamer

The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA), Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, has congratulated Family Worship FC and Naija Ratels FC on their victories in the 2025 edition of the President’s Cup.

On Saturday evening at the Area 3 FIFA Goal Project pitch in the heart of Abuja, Family Worship Champions (FWC) FC triumphed over EFCC FC 4-3 via penalties claiming the 2025 FCT President’s Cup title.

In the women’s category, Naija Ratels FC defeated N-Youth Ladies Football Academy 6-0 in the final. Both teams earned a ticket to the upcoming National President’s Cup.

Family Worship FC and EFCC FC will represent FCT in the men’s category, while Naija Ratels FC and N-Youth Ladies Football Academy will represent FCT in the women’s category at the Round of 64 of the 2025 National President’s Cup, which is set to commence nationwide.

In his congratulatory message, FCT FA Chairman Alhaji Adam Mouktar expressed his satisfaction with the teams’ efforts. He urged them to leave no stone unturned in ensuring they make FCT proud as they face teams from other parts of the country in the Round of 64.

Alhaji Mouktar commended the extraordinary fighting spirit of all the teams, particularly the finalists, who went the extra mile to secure their spots in the Round of 64 of the 2025 President’s Cup.

“The Nigerian football community, especially here in the FCT is very proud of their accomplishments. We congratulate the management of FWC, Naija Ratels, EFCC, and N-Youth Ladies Football Academy for the remarkable progress of their teams,” he said.

“Go to the Round of 64 and make FCT proud! We will be giving you the support you need in every way possible. Let’s go and fight with our football artistry, and we believe that we can succeed. I charge you to remain disciplined and committed.”

The FCT FA Chairman also praised the fans who turned out in large numbers to support their teams, describing their backing as unparalleled.

It is worth noting that the 2025 FCT President Federation Cup began on February 3 and concluded on February 22 at the Area 3 football pitch in Abuja.

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