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World Boxing President, Boris Van Der Vorst Set To Visit Nigeria
Joel Ajayi
The World Boxing President, Boris Van Der Vorst is set to visit Nigeria from the 23rd February to 26th February, 2025.
In a statement signes by Nigeria Boxing Federation on Wednesday in Abuja said that, the historic visit is coming on the heels of myriad of challenges facing the game of Boxing in the continent of Africa.
His visit is part of his continuous engagement with key Boxing stakeholders around the world, especially Africa to seek support from Nigeria and other African countries towards moving the game of boxing forward.
President Boris Van Der Vorst, will also meet with the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), as key stakeholders who play pivotal roles in making sure that Nigeria has good representation in boxing globally.
His visit is expected to bring lots attention to the game of Boxing, in the areas of Boxing Gyms development, provision of standard equipment that will enhance training and good performance of Boxing athletes during competitions.
President Boris Van Der Vorst, is scheduled to arrive the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Abuja on the 23rd and will visit local boxing gyms after official welcome ceremony.
He will be meeting with Boxing Federations Presidents from other African Countries on the 24th, followed by a Dinner later in the day.
President Boris Van Der Vorst, will as part of his visit to the country pay courtesy visit on the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), on the 25th February, 2025.
He will depart Nigeria on the 26th February,2025.
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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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