Kuje set for Football frenzy as maiden league kicks off Sunday

 








By Busayo Olowookere

The vibrant town of Kuje, in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, is buzzing with excitement as the highly anticipated 1st Kuje Football League kicks off this Sunday. The league promises to set a new benchmark for grassroots football development, with ten men's teams competing across various locations in Kuje.

According to Muhammed Momoh, Chairman of the Kuje Football League Local Organizing Committee (LOC), "Football in Kuje is long overdue. Since I arrived here, I kept wondering why isn’t there a football league in Kuje? Football is one of the best ways to engage our youth and create vibrant activity in the community."

Momoh emphasized the importance of professionalism and fair play, acknowledging the FCT government's efforts in infrastructure development, which have boosted morale and created a suitable environment for sporting activities.

"Once we introduce this league, it will complement what the FCT government is doing. That’s why we decided the time is now. We reached out to sponsors, and thankfully, Pepsi came on board and supported the vision," he added.

The league will feature over 180 matches, running for five months, primarily on weekends, with cash prizes of ₦1.6 million, ₦600,000, and ₦400,000 for the champion, runner-up, and third-place teams, respectively. Pepsi, the main sponsor, will also provide jerseys for all participating teams ¹.

Participating teams include:

- Holy Ghost FC


- Royal Eni FC


- Crown Tee FC


- Homeboys FC


- Cargo FC


- Rondo FC


- Amazing Grace FC

All matches will be played at the Kuje Township Stadium and Funtaj School. With the community's support, the 1st Kuje Football League is poised to become a landmark event in the local football scene.

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