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Team Nigeria Clinches Bronze Medal at African Hockey Cup of Nations
Joel Ajayi
Team Nigeria’s men’s and women’s hockey teams have returned home after proudly representing the country at the African Hockey Cup of Nations (ACN) held in Ismailia, Egypt.
Comprising all local-based players who trained in camp for over six weeks in Abuja, the Nigerian teams delivered spirited performances against some of Africa’s top hockey nations, including South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, and hosts Egypt.
The men’s team secured a bronze medal their best finish in recent years after defeating Kenya 3–1 in the third-place playoff. Nigeria’s James Samaila emerged as the tournament’s top scorer, netting an impressive eight goals.
The women’s team, who have also achieved bronze in previous editions, gave a strong account of themselves, narrowly missing out on a podium finish this time around.
President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon Nkom, speaking on arrival from Egypt, commended both teams for their dedication, teamwork, and resilience, pledging sustained support for the growth of the sport.
> “Our players showed the true Nigerian spirit. We’ll keep building on this foundation to achieve greater results,” he said.
Engineer Nkom further expressed pride in the teams’ performances, describing the bronze medal as a major boost for the sport’s development in Nigeria.
> “Our players displayed exceptional passion and discipline throughout the competition. This achievement is a significant step forward for Nigerian hockey,” he added.
The Federation expressed appreciation to the Sports Commission, sponsors, and fans for their unwavering support and encouragement, reaffirming its commitment to grassroots development and international exposure for Nigerian players ahead of future tournaments.
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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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