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Why I Am Sponsoring the Judo Grassroot Championship – FCT FA Chairman

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2 years ago

April 12, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA), Alhaji Mohammed Adam Mouktar, has emphasized that his commitment to discovering and nurturing untapped talent is the driving force behind his sponsorship of the FCT Grassroots Junior Judo Championship.

Speaking on Saturday in Abuja during the championship organized by the FCT Judo Association—affiliated with the Nigeria Judo Federation—in collaboration with the Sports Department of the Youth and Sports Secretariat, FCT, and the Tichard Agbonifo Hand2Hand Foundation, Mouktar highlighted the importance of grassroots sports development.

The event featured young athletes from six states in the North-Central zone: the FCT, Plateau, Niger, Kogi, Kwara, and Nasarawa.

Addressing participants and guests, Mouktar said:”We are gathered here today for the FCT Grassroots Junior Judo Championship, which brings together states from the central zone—FCT, Kwara, Kogi, Plateau, Nasarawa, and Niger. I warmly welcome you all.

“It gives me great pride and joy to stand before you today, not only as a patron of FCT Judo but also as a proud sponsor of this championship. This event is more than just a competition; it is a celebration of discipline, respect, courage, and the limitless potential of our youth.

“Judo is a sport that instills discipline and builds character. It promotes unity and empowers young people to believe in themselves and work hard to achieve their dreams.

“Our investment in grassroots sports like Judo is an investment in the future of Nigeria. I firmly believe that talent is everywhere—but it needs the right opportunities to shine. That’s why I am committed to supporting and sponsoring initiatives that give our young athletes the chance to grow, compete, and become champions—both on and off the mat.

“To the young Judokas: this is your day. Show your skills, your heart, and your determination. Remember, every great champion started right where you are now.

“To the coaches, organizers, and parents: thank you for your dedication and hard work. You are shaping the next generation of strong, disciplined, and focused Nigerians.

“Let us continue to build a brighter future for Nigerian sports—starting at the grassroots.”

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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30

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4 hours ago

October 22, 2026

The Gleamer

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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