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Nilayo Sports Congratulates Lagos On Selection As Host City For African Athletics Championships

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5 years ago

May 28, 2021

Nilayo Sports Management Limited has congratulated Lagos state on selection as host city for 22nd edition of African Athletics Championships.

In a statement, the Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports, Mr. Bukola Olopade said “We say a big congratulations to Lagos state because this is a great achievement.

Hosting the African Athletics Championships for the second time is an outstanding feat.

Over 1000 athletes from 54 African countries will

Converge on Lagos for this event.

“We are inviting all Corporate Nigerians and friends of Lagos to support this

event.

African Athletics Championships is a unique economic driver in any city that can have the opportunity to host it.

Sports are a veritable tool for development in any society and its impact as a means of social inclusion drastically affects the trajectory of youth development.

“I salute the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development under the leadership of Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr.

Sunday Dare and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria for this great accomplishment.

“Lagos has witnessed transformational development under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and we stand firmly behind him.”

The African Athletics Championships is scheduled for June 23rd to 27th 2021.

The event is a continental athletics event organized by the Confederation of African Athletics, the continental association for the sport in Africa.

Nilayo Sports Management Limited is the foremost sports management and marketing company in Nigeria, with over two decades of experience, NSML promotes sporting activities from grass root level to international level in Africa.

Nilayo Sports Management Limited is proud to associate with the event as the official consultant.

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

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4 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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