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10 Days Left: One Stadium, One Continent: Abeokuta Set to Host African U18/U20 Tourney
Joel Ajayi
10 days left, and all eyes are on Abeokuta, Ogun State, as the city braces to host the continent’s most promising young athletes at the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships.
From July 16 to 20, the historic MKO Abiola Stadium will serve as the single venue for all events — a unified arena where talent, ambition, and national pride will collide in a celebration of African excellence.
This edition is already breaking records before the first race begins. Thus far, a total of 43 countries have confirmed participation, with 937 athletes and officials set to compete.
The figure marks one of the highest turnout in the competition’s history and reflects the growing significance of youth athletics as a cornerstone for long-term sports development across the continent.
In preparation for the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, the MKO Abiola Stadium had undergone significant renovations, including track resurfacing, improved facilities for athletes and media, and infrastructure upgrades to meet global standards.
The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) endorsed the venue following thorough inspections, applauding the commitment shown by State and national authoritie.
In line with the vision of the National Sports Commission (NSC) sponsors and partner have remained key in the planning of the Championship. They include the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Bank of Industry (BOI), and LEDCO Limited.
The NSC is reinforcing its belief that sport is a powerful tool for youth engagement, national branding, and socioeconomic development.
Final preparations are underway, with hotels across Abeokuta filling up and local volunteers, security teams, and medical personnel on standby to support smooth operations throughout the event. Organizers have assured the public and participating nations that Abeokuta is fully ready to deliver a successful, secure, and inspiring championship.
With the countdown nearing single digits, excitement is building across the continent. One stadium, one city, and one shared dream — the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships promise to be a landmark event in the future of African sport.
Sports
AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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