The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) football team has been crowned champions of the 2025 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Football Tournament.
The keenly contested third edition of the annual event featured 12 teams, including the Nigerian Army, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), and NUJ, among others.
In a thrilling final, NAF defeated NDLEA 8–7 on penalties after a 1–1 draw at full time, while the Nigeria Customs Service side secured third place with a 4–0 win over the host, NUJ.
Chairman of the closing ceremony, Dr Christopher Otabor, Chief Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and CEO of Alliance Hospital, praised NUJ for sustaining the tournament, noting that it has promoted unity, fitness, and collaboration among security agencies, government institutions, and the media.
NUJ FCT Council Chairman, Ms Grace Ike, congratulated the Air Force team for their victory and commended all participating teams for showcasing discipline, talent, and sportsmanship. She expressed appreciation to the lead sponsor, AIBEN Properties Limited, led by Chief Dr Andy Elerewe, alongside other sponsors, partners, and football officials for their support.
“It is with immense pride and joy that we celebrate not just the beautiful game of football, but the unity, talent, and spirit this tournament has brought to our chapter. Football has once again proven to be more than a game it is a platform for connection, resilience, and community,” Ike said.
She also applauded the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) for their participation, described their involvement as a source of pride for women in journalism.
The 2025 NUJ FCT Football Tournament has once again underscored the role of sports in strengthening professional bonds, promoting healthy living, and deepening collaboration among key national institutions.
