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FCT FA Women Football Committee congratulates Naija Ratels for gaining promotion to NWFL

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5 years ago

June 30, 2021

The FCT FA Women Football Committee congratulates the chairman, management and staff, coaches and players of Naija Ratels Football Club of Abuja for their promotion to the elite Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL).
Chairperson of FCT Women Football Committee, Ngozi Nzeh, this morning expressed her happiness saying that she and her executive members are very pleased with their achievement.

According to her, “The Naija Raitels have done great job. They have made us proud, we celebrate them. This is a milestone achievement.”
The Chairperson who was the coach of the defunct FCT Queens, further disclosed that Raitels FC has brought women league back to Abuja.

Her words, “I remember when I was the coach of the FCT Queens FC, people come from all walks of life to support us and the players were very good but unfortunately, the club went underground but today Raitels will be bringing back that memory.”

“I have no doubt in my mind that Naija Raitels will do well with the wonderful supports they have been enjoying from their chairman.
“On behalf of the exco, I want to say a big congratulations and wish you the best in the NWFL. We are confident that you will do well as we assure you of our unflinching support.

“Now that you have gained promotion to the elite division of the Women league, we want you to be focused. This is just the beginning.”We hereby salute your courage. Our prayer is that you go out there and compete with others without fear and fight for the trophy, which we believe you can do and probably qualify for the new CAF Champions League for Women. We are solidly behind you,” the chairperson concluded.

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

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14 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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