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We Are Set to Rebuild and Rebrand Rugby Game-Dr Are

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5 years ago

October 19, 2021

Joel Ajayi
President of Nigeria Rugby Federation Dr Ademola Are has reiterated his commitment to rebuild and rebrand the game of Rugby in the country to ensure Nigeria is back to the comity of Rugby nation.

Dr Are stated this in Ilorin, Kwara state while speaking with journalist at the ongoing 2021 edition of National Youth Games.
The former Director of Grassroots and Development Dr Are who was in Ilorin to assist ministry as well on the capacity of President of Rugby expressed that the Federation is working hard to bring all stakeholders’ together a move that believe if achieve, would go a long way in bring growth of the game in the country and beyond.

According to him, Rugby Federation has been a troublesome entity, but we are working hard to bring everyone together.
“We can’t condemn totally whatever thing that happened in the past.

“It’s our duty to come in and bring everybody together remove toga of ban on Nigeria, concentrate more of grassroots development and tap into various elite athletes home and abroad.”

While giving the hints on the line up programs for the Rugby, he said that: “By December the Federation is going to have a grassroots program in Delta state we got that approval.

“Also , by the end of October we shall be in Kenya for Rugby competition to be host by Kenya we are working hard to get approval and ensure Nigeria is back into comity of Rugby.”

He therefore solicited for the media support to enable the rebuild and rebrand the game in the country. “We have a house that we are trying to rebuild and rebrand and with your support we shall get there.” He appealed.

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

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9 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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