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U-19 Nigeria Independence Cup 2025: Kebbi Outclass Imo, Lagos Stage Comeback Against Plateau
By Joel Ajayi
The 2025 U-19 Nigeria Independence Football Challenge Cup kicked off in Abuja on Thursday with exciting action on the opening day.
At the Area 3 Football Pitch, Kebbi State proved too strong for Imo State, sealing a 2-1 victory. Ahmed Aliyu opened the scoring before Hayatudeen Haruna doubled the lead before halftime, giving the North-West side control of the game. Imo pulled one back in the second half but could not prevent defeat.
Over at the Nyanya Mopol Football Pitch, Lagos State showed grit and resilience in their clash with Plateau State. After conceding twice, the Lagos boys fought back impressively to secure a 2-2 draw in a pulsating encounter.
The scheduled fixture between Kano and Benue States was abandoned due to a heavy downpour that left the Nyanya Mopol pitch waterlogged.
The U-19 Nigeria Independence Football Challenge Cup, organized by the Inter-Sports Promoters Association (ISPA), is part of events commemorating Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Beyond competition, the initiative seeks to inspire hope, foster unity, and provide a platform for young footballers nationwide to showcase their talent.
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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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