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We will create more impactful youth competitions in FCT- Mohammed

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Joel Ajayi


The Federal Capital Territory Football Association FCT FA Chairman, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed has revealed that the Capital City football Governing board will channelled it’s energy to creat more impactful youth programs in the city that will better life of the youth.


Mohammed who was re-elected for the second time recently  gave this assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at the the inagural board meeting of the new elected board saying that the board is ready to creat more youth competitions that will impact their life’s and make them useful for themselves and the society at large.


The initiatives which include aggressive grassroots campaign that will unravel more talents, Holiday league for the students, touring of the area council to meet all the Stakeholders amongst others.

According to him, we want to do more, and all we need is the Support and contribution from all stakeholders in the capital city of the most populous race on earth.


“We must engage our youth, if we want better society, we must give them positive look, our desire is for everyone to prosper in life, that is why we are going to create more opportunities through organization of more competitions that will help them.


“We all know that, competition is the main wheel that drive football development any where in the world, that is why we are working hard as a board to ensure we have more competitions.”


Speaking on the purpose of meeting, FCT FA Chair said, “It’s Statutory board meeting, the newly Inaugurated board are here to introduce ourselves and to put up an open house to develop agenda and I must say that we are ready to do our best to ensure growth  and development of football in the FCT.


“Our three (3) cardinal points remains, development of human resources which include, referees, coaches players (male and female) to improve infrastructure in all the area Councils and to ensure more competitions for that will no doubt put smiles on the faces of many Nigerians irrespective of tribe, religious and ethnicity.”


He also identified lack of sponsorship as the cog in the wheel of the acceleration of football in the the capital city of Nigeria.
FCT FA boss however appealed to the corporate bodies and well meaning individuals to come to aid of football in the capital city.


Mouktar commended the electoral Committee for conducting free and fair election, saying in the history of the FCT FA election this is the first time there will no be any ranchor or petition.


Also, he equally appaluded the media for their support and all positive vibes that has existed between FCT FA and men of pen pushers, he therefore urged them not to relax the oars but to continues projecting the good work and the progress of FCT for the benefit of all.

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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships

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Joel Ajayi 


Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025. 


The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.


The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.

The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.


Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.


The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.

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