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20,000 Runners To Rumbles At Maiden Abuja Int’l Marathon Dec 17
Joel Ajayi
No fewer than 20,000 Athletes international and local athletes will participate in the maiden Abuja International Marathon scheduled to hold on Dec. 17 2022 in Nigeria’s capital Territory.
The race will start at the Abuja City Gate – and take runners through Abuja landmarks like MKO Abiola Stadium, Nnamdi Azikwe Way, Murtala Mohammed Way, Shehu Shagari Way, Constitution Avenue, Central Business Area, and Federal Secretariat before finishing at the Eagle Square.
AIM aspires to be the unique event that everyone anticipates, drawing runners, the international media, and tourists to witness a world-class event in Nigeria.
At a press conference on Thursday in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja, AIM’s Managing Director Zsuzsanna Ogunmiloyo revealed that the first edition of the much-anticipated race will be taking place on December 17, 2022.
Mrs. Ogunmiloyo who is also CEO, of Unicentral Resources said she is delighted the Abuja International Marathon is finally moving away from being an idea into reality.
She urged all residents of FCT and Nigerians, in general, to join hands with Unicentral to ensure we have a world-class race that will sell FCT and Nigeria to the world as a tourist destination, a place to invest and do business.
On his part, Senator Ayo Akinyelure representing Ondo Central Senatorial District reiterated the Abuja International Marathon (AIM) as a fully-backed government project that already enjoys the approval of the National Assembly.
Senator Akinyelure noted that an initiative like the AIM which is guaranteed to raise the profile of Abuja as a city and Nigeria as a whole will be nurtured into a world-class event.
Speaking also was the project coordinator of AIM Femi Abegunde said Abuja, a beautiful city with an excellent road network deserves an international marathon that will showcase her beauty to the world.
He said the Marathon is to empower the youths and improve the FCT’s Hon. Muhammad Musa Bello Minister, FCT economy; especially the hospitality industry, transportation, and others.
“Before the Abuja International Marathon (AIM), Abuja was Africa’s only capital city without an international marathon. AIM has, however, taken away that blemish.
“The race will engage 2000 FCT residents as volunteers.”
Abegunde enjoined the friends of the FCT and Corporate Nigeria as a whole to key into the Abuja International Marathon.
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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