Our Mandate Are Athletes, Coaches Welfare -AFN President

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5 years ago

June 15, 2021

The newly elected AFN President Chief Tonobok Okowa has affirmed that his mandate as President would priorities athletes’ and coaches welfare.

Okowa made this assertion during his acceptance speech after he was unanimously elected in Abuja on Monday.

According to him, first of all, my mandate is all about the Athletes and Coaches, we’ll make sure we give them an enabling environment to succeed; we will give priority to welfare package.

“We have to draw up our programs and ensure we do proper budget especially the one that will favour the Athletes and Coaches and ensure they excel”

The newly elected executive assured that they will work in unison with all zones to fulfill their mandate.

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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8 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

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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