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President of Iganmu FC Donates Football Kits To Grassroot Academies

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5 years ago

April 4, 2022

..reward players with cash gifts

President of Lagos-based NLO team Iganmu FC, Abayomi Egbayelo has intensified his commitments toward the development of grassroots football in Lagos and its environs.

Last week, the Tokyo, Japan-based philanthropist and sportspreneur put action to his words of promise and encouragement in assisting indigent but talented young footballers, as well as, grassroots football academies towards achieving their career goals.

In the twin event, held at the high-brow Yasui Buka, Festac Town, Lagos, four football academies benefitted from Egbayelo’s large heart as they received top-quality balls, boots, and training bibs. Even as players, officials, and ardent fans of Iganmu FC also received cash rewards of over N700,000 from the youthful football administrator.

Fielding questions from pressmen, Egbayelo remarked that the decision to donate football kits to the grassroots football teams was borne out of his desire to help young players achieve their dreams through these academies.

“I have been through these paths. I understand the pains and anguish of not having what you need to achieve your dreams. I am happy to contribute my little quota and I hope it helps achieve the goals. This is just a phase, hopefully, we shall return with bigger things in June, this year,” he stated.

” Furthermore, the cash rewards for the players, officials, and supporters of Iganmu FC is in fulfillment of my earlier promise to motivate them towards performing better in the TCC League and the NLO league as well.

And I hope it would spur them to do well and pick up the desired diadems at the end of the season,” Egbayelo, who is also the CEO of Marvel Sports and Entertainment Company, enthused.

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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase

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2 hours ago

October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.

The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.

Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.

Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.

For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.

President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.

The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.

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