PRESS RELEASE
The Catholic Men Organization (CMO) of the Lugbe Deanery in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, will on Saturday, May 9, 2026, commence the highly anticipated 2026 Lugbe Deanery CMO Football Tournament, running under the theme “Building Bonds of Brotherhood”.
This is contained in a press release signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Media, Publicity and Protocol subcommittee for the tournament, Brother Michael Jegede and Brother Anselm Okoro respectively.
According to the press release, “The Lugbe Deanery Catholic Men Organization (CMO) of the Archdiocese of Abuja is thrilled to announce the commencement of its 2026 Football Tournament, officially kicking off on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
“The tournament promises to be an exciting showcase of talent, and seeks to promote fellowship, brotherhood, faith-based networking, unity and fitness among catholic men across the 26 parishes and pastoral areas within the Lugbe Deanery, through the medium of sport.
“The preliminary stage will feature 26 teams made up registered CMO members from each of the parishes and pastoral areas in the deanery drawn into six groups as follows:
GROUP A – St. Martins (Lugbe), Queen of Martyrs (Sabon Lugbe), St. Linus (Chika/Aleita), St. Anthony (Paseli) and St. Peter (Aco Estate).
GROUP B – St Monica (Sauka Kahuta), St. Francis (Pegi), St. Peter & Paul (New Site), St. Anthony (Gbessa) and Blessed Iwensi Tansi (Pyakasa).
GROUP C – St. John Mary-Vianney (Trademore), St. Augustine (Lugbe), St. Kizito (Kuje) and St. Helena (River Park).
GROUP D – Our Lady of Fatima (Karamajigi), Holy Family (Gosa), St Stephen (Gbaupe) and St. Theresa of Calcuta (Jeda).
GROUP E – St Michael (Piwoyi), St. Mary (Tudun Wada), St. Joseph (Lugbe Across) and St. Peter (Chukuku).
GROUP F – Sacred Heart (Airport), Infant Jesus (Iddo), Holy Ghost (Gudaba) and Holy Cross (Kuchingoro).
“Details regarding fixtures, venues, and guidelines for the football competition will be shared with all parishes and pastoral areas in due course. We urge all Lugbe Deanery CMO members, parishioners, and soccer enthusiasts to endeavour to come out to support their teams, and enjoy the spirit of Catholic brotherhood.”
The CMO, a prominent, statutory, and parish-based organisation, is an umbrella body of all men (married or not) in the Catholic Church in Nigeria. It was established to serve as a vital pillar of the church, bringing men closer to Christ and fostering their spiritual, moral and social development.
With St. Joseph the Worker, the foster-father of Jesus as its Patron Saint, CMO provides a supportive brotherhood that encourages men to be active and responsible leaders in the family, church and society. Contributing immensely to the church’s apostolic mission, the CMO also engages in acts of philanthropy, works of charity, community service and mentorship.
WRITTEN BY THE LUGBE DEANERY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT MEDIA, PUBLICITY AND PROTOCOL SUBCOMMITTEE
