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Team Taraba Torments, as BetKing Wheelchair Basketball National Championship Closes in Grand Style
Joel Ajayi
The 2025 BetKing 3×3 National Wheelchair Basketball Championship came to a thrilling close in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with Team Taraba and Team Lagos emerging champions in their respective categories after an electrifying series of final matches.
The atmosphere at the indoor sports hall was charged with excitement as fans witnessed a tense and intrigue-filled finale, marking the end of what has been described as one of the most competitive editions of the tournament in recent years.
In the men’s category, Team Taraba claimed the top prize after a powerful performance, while Team Oyo settled for second place. Team Delta secured third position with a strong finish.
In the women’s category, Team Taraba dominated, clinching the gold medal. Team Delta took the silver, and Team Lagos rounded out the podium with a third-place finish.
In the mixed category, Team Lagos showcased impressive teamwork and skill to emerge champions. Team Taraba came in second, and Team Oyo earned third place.
President of the Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Seyi Johnson, expressed delight at the quality of play and the emerging talent discovered at the tournament.
“This has been an incredible championship—one of the best we’ve seen in recent years,” Johnson said. “We’ve uncovered new stars who are ready to wear the national colors, and that’s the true essence of this tournament: giving athletes a platform to shine, regardless of background or physical ability. Watching the level of competition rise across different states shows that our development efforts are yielding results.”
He added, “I’m immensely grateful to the Ogun State Government for their unwavering support, to the leadership of the National Sports Commission for championing inclusive sports, and of course to BetKing, whose consistent backing has helped keep the dream alive for so many of our athletes. This is more than basketball—it’s a movement of hope, resilience, and excellence.”
The tournament featured teams from all zones across the country and highlighted the growing strength and popularity of wheelchair basketball 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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