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Nigeria To Partner Egypt In Youth And Sports Dev’t.

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5 years ago

May 24, 2021

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria and Egypt will go into partnership by exploring areas of mutual benefits for the growth of the Youth and the sports industry in both countries.

Speaking in Cairo, Egypt at the sidelines of the Association of National Olympics Committee of Africa, ANOCA General Assembly, Minister of Youth and sports Development Mr Sunday Dare said” Sports plays an important role in International Relations, fosters unity, builds friendship and develops the youth population. Nigeria and Egypt stand to derive a lot of benefits by going into partnership in Youth and sports Development.

As two pacesetters on the continent, Nigerian and Egyptian youth can get a lot of mileage if we explore areas of mutual benefits for the growth of our two countries. Youth are the active participants in sports, once they are taken care of, a better future is assured.

This meeting is quite timely, coming at a time we are preparing for the Olympics. Sports can be used to conquer Covid-19 as the world is united to win the scourge through sports.”

In his response, Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development Professor Ashraf Sobhy said” We can make a lot of difference if we deploy sports for youth empowerment, build bridges of unity and enhance social mobilization. The potentials of the future lies in our Youth, so they must be properly trained to meet the challenges of a new world order”

Mr Dare used the opportunity of the meeting to introduce the DEEL program, assuring that the two countries could collaborate to make the initiative more beneficial.

Nigerian Ambassador to Egypt His Excellence Nura Abba Rimi, NOC President Engineer Habu Gumel are also attending the General Assembly.

The Minister was recently honoured by ANOCA for his commitment to the development of Sports in Africa.

He is attending the General Assembly on the invitation of ANOCA President Mr Mustapha Berraf.

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

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3 hours ago

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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