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Shooting Federation Poll: Ayoade Clinch South- West Election, set for Presidency, thursday
The coast is now clear for Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation presidential aspirant, Olatunji Ayoade, who emerged as the Southwest winner in the zonal election.
Commandant Ayoade, who won the zone election with wide margin, polled 5 votes to one vote, to emerge winner of the zone.
To this end, NSSF Presidential aspirant, Ayoade, now called on eligible voters and all stakeholders to vote for him in tommorow’s election saying, his victory will liberate the federation.
According to him, I am pleased to inform you that with your support, I have clinched the South West nomination.
“This feat was achieved with the landslide victory over my co-contestant, with a score of 5 votes to 1 vote. This has thus, set the tempo for me to move on to contest the Presidential elections on 30th September, 2021.
” I, therefore, implore all our teaming supporters to demand for their representatives to vote wisely and depart from lackluster performance of the immediate past that relegated shooting to the background in sporting competitions, even in Nigeria, despite the great potentials the sports has.
“Please let me reiterate that the mandate given to me is not negotiable. “
Sports
AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
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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