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Tennis Community Mourns, Celebrates Legacy of Late Engr. Ifedayo Akindoju
Joel Ajayi
It was a solemn evening filled with emotions, memories, and deep reflections as the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), family members, and tennis enthusiasts gathered at the Tennis Courts of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, to honor the life and legacy of the late Engr. Ifedayo Akindoju, Immediate past President of the Federation.
The Night of Tributes was not just a symbolic gathering but a heartfelt farewell to a man whose leadership, passion, and service left an indelible mark on Nigerian tennis. The atmosphere was sober yet dignified as friends, colleagues, and associates paid glowing tributes to a man they described as a true servant leader, a visionary, and a mentor to many.
Dignitaries present included former Minister of Youth and Sports Development Engr. Sani Ndanusa, President of the Confederation of African Tennis (CAT), Jean Claude Talon, President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Chief Victor Ochei, President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria, Jubril Saidu, and several representatives of sports associations, clubs, and corporate partners.
In his remarks, NTF President Chief Victor Ochei described Engr. Akindoju as “a man of integrity and excellence who gave his all to the development of tennis in Nigeria.”
He noted that under Akindoju’s leadership, Nigerian tennis witnessed significant progress, particularly in grassroots talent discovery, player development, and international representation.
“Engr. Akindoju lived for the game; he believed in people and worked tirelessly to elevate Nigerian tennis to global relevance,” Ochei said. “His passing is a great loss, but his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.”
Other speakers recalled his humility, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to sports administration. The event concluded with prayers for the repose of his soul and comfort for the bereaved family, as the tennis community bid farewell to one of its finest ambassadors.
The evening ended with prayers for his soul and words of comfort to his family, as the tennis community bid farewell to a man remembered not just for his achievements, but for his humanity, vision, and lifelong dedication to the game.
Sports
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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