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2021 Women’s Club African Championship: Nigeria’s Customs defeat Pipeline of Kenya 3-2

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5 years ago

April 26, 2021

Nigeria Customs Service defeats heavyweights, Pipeline of Kenya 3-2 (20-25, 25-18, 25-20, 24-26, 15-11) at the ongoing 2021 Women’s Club African Championship in Kelibia, Tunisia.

Customs are one game away from qualifying for the Semifinals of the African Club Championship with Three wins one loss.

Nigeria’s Representative need to win their next match on Tuesday in order to secure a historic semifinals place at the Club Championship.

Coach of Nigeria Customs Service women’s team, Priscilla Agera hailed the players for their fighting spirit against former Club champion, Pipeline of Kenya.

The former National team captain said the victory recorded is a victory for every Nigerian volleyball player.

Agera said, “Kenya Pipeline is a good team, we trained very well and prepared for them and I thank God we had victory.

“I want to say congratulations to Nigeria because it has been a while that we defeated any club side from Kenya in the Club Championships. Today, I am so happy that we won. I said earlier than we will play the matches as they come, matches are not won outside but on the court

Meanwhile, The Secretary General Nigeria Customs Service sports unit, Samuel Onikeku said, “You know Kenya Pipeline is a very tough team, they have been champions before but we prepared our team and we knew we could beat them.

Onikeku added that “The team had some hiccups but we are still able to beat them which is good for Nigeria as a whole. The girls just need to win their last match and qualify for the Semifinals; we will sit calm, prepare ourselves and be ready for our last game”.

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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase

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October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.

The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.

Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.

Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.

For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.

President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.

The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.

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