Sports

2025 Captain’s Cup Begins, As Over 300 Golfers Battle For Honour

Published

7 months ago

April 6, 2025

2025 Captain’s Cup Begins, As Over 300 Golfers Battle For Honour

Joel Ajayi
The much awaiting 2025 Captain’s Cup tournament begins, Monday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

Tagged ” Tiger Bows Out,” the Six-day championship, which is among events lined up to celebrate the exit of the outgoing Captain of the Club, Ibrahim Babayo, will feature various categories include Caddies and Staff competition, Men and Female Divisions, Pros competition, Sponsors, Veterans and Super Veterans competition as well as 18-hole event on the last day.

The celebrant, Captain Ibrahim Babayo, thumped up his Exco for their excellent achievements both on the course and clubhouse. He described their tenure as action park right from the beginning.

“When we took over the club in April 2024, we set our sight on the dreams like what golfers will say our eyes on the green, our greens are good to see now, unlike in the past when they were brown.

“There are numerous things we have done like we renovated the access gate, our reception wears new face-lift furnished, changing air-conditioners in the Club house.We have carried out forensic audits, we have carried out SOP, We are done so many things to change the cooperate governance of the club, which has been a tremendous success. We have also changed the booking App of the club to the world standard.

“Our website is up to date. We also carried out the beautification of the club. We also changed all the street lights in the club. We are working to have solar lighting of all the holes.”

He attributed their success to the collective efforts and teamwork by the executive members having set standards for those that will come behind them.

Babayo commended the Organising Committee led by Ambassador Ben Okoyen for their effort so far in putting up a memorable championship
Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Olufemi Oluyede, is expected to perform the ceremonial tee-off alongside other invited dignitaries.

Highlights of the last day include presentations of trophies and prizes to deserving winners.

Share on Facebook

Sports

From Streets to Stardom: Unique Futbol Academy Scouting Program Inspires Ibadan’s Young Footballers

Published

8 hours ago

November 4, 2025

The Gleamer

Ibadan is buzzing with excitement as the Unique Football Academy Scouting Program kicks off, bringing together top European football clubs and talented young Nigerian players.

The four-day program, which commenced on Monday, features a delegation of four directors from prominent European teams, including two from Kosovo and one from India, led by renowned football agent Diego Martins from Portugal.

The scouting program aims to identify and select outstanding players who will be given opportunities to showcase their skills in Europe.

Successful players will be offered the chance to take their careers to the next level, with the organizers assuring them of opportunities abroad.

According to the Director of the program and founder of Unique Football Academy, Mr. Jelil Oladimeji, this is not the first time the academy has organized such an event.

“This is the 4th edition, and we are proud of the progress and impact we have made so far in terms of exposing our raw talent to the European market,” he said.

The program has already proven successful, with several players from previous editions going on to excel in European leagues. Some notable examples include Haruna Saleh with PAOK in Greece and Praisegod Emersons in Slovakia.

As the program continues, clubs are gearing up to exhibit their talents, and the future looks bright for Nigeria’s young football stars.

Share on Facebook