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TIG Gymnastics Club Leads Nigeria to Success at African Championship in South Africa
Joel Ajayi
Team Nigeria has once again made the nation proud at the ongoing African Club Gymnastics Championship in Centurion, South Africa.
Represented by the TIG Gymnastics Club, Nigeria secured an impressive haul of four medals three gold and one bronze.
The Africa Club Championship for Gymnastics in in Centurion, South Africa, in 2025, is actually the CGC Level 4-9 and class 0-2 Artistic WAG and MAG Competition took place August 15-16, 2025, at the Centurion Gymnastics Club.
The prestigious competition saw participation from over 250 gymnasts across the African continent.
The event featured both Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) and Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) competitions.
Despite being the sole representatives from Nigeria, TIG Club made a remarkable impact with a delegation of 16 talented gymnasts.
At Level 7, Angela delivered a stellar performance to clinch a gold medal. Dida also showcased outstanding skill, winning gold in her category.
Pelumi Ilesanmi added to the tally with another gold medal, while Jockey Ibrahim secured a well-earned bronze.
The achievements of the TIG Gymnastics Club are a testament to the growing talent and determination of Nigerian athletes on the international stage.
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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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