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World Cup Play-off: NWF Declares Support For Super Eagles, Lauds NFF On Preparations

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5 years ago

March 28, 2022

Joel Ajayi

The President and board of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, NWF has declared their support for the Super Eagles quest to pick one of the five tickets to represent Africa at this year’s World Cup in Qatar.

The NWF President, Dr. Abdul Ibrahim in a press statement on Monday through his NWF Media Ameachi Agbo lauded the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF for their prompt and proactive actions taken so far in preparation for the matches.

Dr. Abdul who was elated with the goalless draw in the first leg on Friday expressed optimism that the Super Eagles, with the support of 215 million Nigerians, will deliver the ticket on Tuesday.

“You know in sports we all aspire to qualify for tournaments, compete and win medals.

“The Super Eagles are on the verge of reaching their 7th World Cup participation and we are solidly behind them in this quest

“We commend the NFF on how they have prepared the team and efforts made to ensure that the Moshood Abiola National Stadium is filled to capacity on Tuesday.

“We have no doubt in our minds that after their great record in Ghana on Friday, they will finish the job here in Abuja.

“Do not forget that the team is returning to Abuja, their home ground after 10 years. We will give them maximum support to pick this all-important ticket,” he said.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on the Black Stars of Ghana in the second leg play-off of the 2022 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

The winner of the match will pick one of the five available tickets to represent Africa at the quadrennial global football showpiece in Qatar later this year.

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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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