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Maj Gen Gagariga: The young players are impressive in Kontagora

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February 28, 2022

Major General Taritimiye Gagariga says he is impressed by the display of the young players at the ongoing 2022 Kontagora Invitational Challenge in Nigeria state.

Maj Gen Gagariga who is the sponsor of the invitational challenge stated that the young players are contributing to the victory of their various teams while others are making meaningful progress.

He emphasized that the objective of the competition is to consolidate the grassroot volleyball which he started in 2021.

The board member, Nigeria Volleyball Federation said, “I am satisfied with the performances of the players; as you all know that the objective of the Kontagora Challenge is to consolidate the grassroot volleyball which we started last year.

“It has been revealing especially for the new teams that joined the challenge train.”

He said, “There is a need for mentorship from the senior players; the young players are doing excellently well. The Local Organising Committee have seen a few talents including a Libero and opposite player. We will see what we can do to nurture these talents, the challenge accommodated the senior players to mentor them and I know the program of mentorship is already yielding fruit.”

Maj Gen Gagariga said this is the first time the Nigeria Army, Chief of Naval Staff, Nigeria Air Force and other military formations will be represented at a volleyball competition in Nigeria

He said, “I urge them to keep the game alive and ensure the grassroots which we all started way back in 1985 is being pushed forward.”

Day 4 results-

Women’s Quarterfinals:

Niger Raven v Rhino 3-0 (25-16, 25-19, 26-24)

G-RANKS v Defence Spikers 3-1 (25-19, 15-25, 25-23, 25-19)

Chief of Naval Staff v Kada Emeralds 3-1 (21-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-20)

COAS Spikers v OFFA VC 3-0 (25-12, 25-15, 25-10)

Men-

G-Ranks v Kada Kings 1-2 (19-25, 25-21, 17-19)

COAS Spikers v Katsina United 2-1 (25-23, 24-26, 15-11)

Chief of Naval Staff v Stinging Bees of Katari 2-0 (25-13, 25-19)

Scorpion Spikers v Life Camp 1-2 (25-27, 31-29, 12-15)

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

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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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