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12th CNS Swimming Championships Kick Off in Asaba with Thrilling Performances
By Joel Ajayi
The 12th edition of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Swimming Championships began in Asaba with an exciting display of talent, determination, and national pride, as young swimmers from across Nigeria took to the pool for the prestigious competition.
Day One featured standout performances across several categories including the 50m breaststroke, 50m freestyle, 400m freestyle, 200m freestyle, and the 4x100m mixed freestyle relay.
In the Girls 13–15 50m Breaststroke, Ibidapo Oluwatofunmi claimed gold with a time of 38.41 seconds, edging out Lucky Aiyemi (38.96) and Ebigide Success (41.03). The Boys category saw Megbodo Teminijesu dominate with 33.64 seconds, followed by Tissa Precious (35.28) and Joshua Opute (33.64, tied).
In the 50m Freestyle (Girls 12 & Under), Osogbo Mirabel came out on top in 35.09 seconds, trailed by Momodu Farida (35.81) and Adanna Okoli (44.84).
The Girls 400m Freestyle (13–15) was a repeat triumph for Oluwatofunmi, clocking 5:33.90. Gift Obodo (6:10.65) and New Year Gift (6:12.75) completed the podium.
In the Men’s Senior 200m Freestyle, Clinton Opute (Delta State) won with 2:07.15, ahead of Seleakpobo Israel (Navy) at 2:08.67 and Alfred Gisekeme (Bayelsa) at 2:09.65.
The day ended with a thrilling 4x100m Mixed Freestyle Relay (Juniors, 15 & Under), where Jimi Osinowo’s team clinched victory with a time of 4:40.11. Delta State and Team Edo followed in 4:41.81 and 4:47.18, respectively.
The opening day was met with roaring cheers from spectators, family members, and supporters, setting the stage for more action-packed days at the championship
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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