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Unity Preseason Tournament Climax As Isaac Danladi Becomes Patron
The final of the 2024 edition of the Unity Preseason Tournament will be played on Sunday 18 August at the Area 3 playing pitch Abuja.
The main activity of the final match will be the investiture of former Chairman of Nasarawa United of Lafia, and present Permanent Secretary of the Nasarawa State Ministry of Sports, Barrister Isaac Danladi as the Patron of Tournament.
According to the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Patrick Ngwaogu (Odogwu), the choice of Barrister Danladi came after considering his support in ensuring that the tournament which has become the flagship in the Northern Conference stands on a strong footing.
Odogwu said the investiture will be held at the interval of the final match.
Meanwhile, the results of the matches played, have been a mixed feelings for the NPFL teams taking part in the tournament.
In their first match, Nasarawa defeated Ejike Ugboaja Academy by three goals to one, while Like Minds FC of Gwagwalada played a two all draws with Atlantic FC of Suleja same result defending Champions EFCC FC had with 2K-19, Niger Tornadoes were victors over Conanc by two goals to nil
On the second day matches Like Minds defeated CKD Academy by two goals to one, while Atlantic lost to Ejike Ugboaja by a lone goal, same margin that
2K-19 lost to Niger Tornadoes.
Conanc FC drew goalless with Midlands of Jos.
The third day matches saw Midlands FC playing goalless with EFCC, Plateau United losing two goals to one to 2K-19, Nasarawa Utd drew one, one to Atlantic same goal margin Ejike Ugboaja played with
CKD Academy
In other matches, Niger Tornadoes played goalless with EFCC,
Nasarawa United suffered a three goals to one defeat to Like -Mind of Gwagwalada,
Plateau United hammered Conanc by four goals to nil, with Atlantic and CKD playing goalless. Midland lost one zero to 2k-19 (1), and EFCC defeating Plateau lone goal.
Sports
Football Fever Hits Abuja as Montage FM 99.7 Launches Maiden Community Tournament November 18
Joel Ajayi
In its determination to foster unity among communities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), identify and promote raw football talent, encourage physical fitness and discipline, and tackle youth restiveness, Montage FM 99.7 Abuja has unveiled plans for the Maiden Edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament.
The highly anticipated grassroots competition, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is set to kick off on November 18, 2025, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The tournament will feature 24 teams, with four teams representing each Area Council, competing for a cash prize of over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
However, grand finale scheduled for December 7, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, where the top four teams will battle for first, second, and third place honors.
Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Cordinator of the Tournament Mr. Raphael Ekpang, described the tournament as a significant initiative aimed at using sports as a tool for unity, youth engagement, and talent discovery across the FCT.
According to him, I am honored to stand before you today to announce the upcoming Montage FCT Community Football Tournament a dynamic grassroots inter-community football competition that promises to unite communities and discover hidden talent across the six Area Councils in the FCT,” Ekpang said.
“This tournament is more than just football; it is a celebration of community spirit and youth empowerment. Our long-term goal is to expand beyond football to include other sports like basketball and athletics in future editions.”
Ekpang further noted that registration and awareness campaigns are currently underway across the six Area Councils, urging interested teams and individuals to participate.
“We are grateful for the support of our sponsors and partners who share our vision of promoting sports development and community engagement within the FCT. We also call on other organizations and individuals to join this noble cause,” he added.
The organizers emphasized that the Montage Community Football Tournament aligns with Montage FM 99.7’s mission to promote peace, unity, and positive engagement among youths while strengthening its brand presence as a youth-driven, community-focused platform.
They encouraged the public to follow updates and live coverage of the tournament through Montage FM 99.7 Abuja and its social media platforms
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