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USF Upset Defending Champions as Karu, New Karu, and Apo Fitness Club Book Semifinal Spots in Abuja Veterans Tournament
Joel Ajayi
This year’s tournament has been nothing short of explosive — packed with shocks, upsets, and jaw-dropping drama.
The mighty have fallen, and defending champions, Ex-Professionals, are out after a penalty shootout heartbreak!
Enter the dark horses — USF! A team that struggled in the group stage but transformed into a ruthless machine in the knockouts. First, they demolished Capital City Club 3–0 then stunned the champions, Ex-Professionals, holding them to a goalless draw before sealing a dramatic 4–3 penalty triumph. Now, they march into the semifinals with giant-killer swagger!
But they’re not alone. New Karu All Stars keep flying high, edging Lugbe All Stars 1–0 in a tense battle. Karu All Stars themselves showed dominance with a comfortable 2–0 victory over Likeminds All Stars. In the final clash of the round, Apo Fitness Club crushed Gwagwalada’s fairytale run, winning 5–3 on penalties after a nail-biting draw.
Now, the stage is set for an unforgettable semifinal showdown on Saturday, August 23, 2025!
New Karu All Stars vs. the giant-killers USF!
Karu All Stars vs. Apo Fitness Club!
One thing is certain: a new champion will emerge… and glory awaits the bold!
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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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