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International Agent Advice NFF To Appoint City FC Boss As Chief Scout
An international player’s intermediary and Agent, Emeka Chukwuma has advised the Nigeria Football Federation to appoint Chairman of City FC of Abuja Chidi Emmanuel Okonkwo as the Chief Scout of the senior national team, Super Eagles
Chukwuma who spoke to journalists in Abuja said with the pedigree of the City FC Boss and his achievements in the game of football, he possesses all it takes to identify the high-quality players that the various national teams including Super Eagles need to perform to the optimal.
Quoting his words, the Canadian based agent said “Chidi Okonkwo has scouted so many top players who are plying their trades in top leagues in Africa and beyond”
“He scouted Anayo Iwuala, who was later transferred from Delta Force to Enyimba and now playing in Esperance of Tunisia. He also discovered the likes of Kazie Enyinnaya who plays for Rivers United, also Fabian Nworie, Rivers United, Ozor Phillips plays for Enyimba International, same with Nduka Pascal, and Oluwatosin Adegbite not forgetting Sochima Ndukauba who man’s the goal for Rivers United”.
He said that one cannot rule out the qualities of the young players in his present team City FC such as Emmanuel Ihezuo who is currently Nigeria National League top scorer with 9 goals and petit size midfielder Chima Deruo”
He said that Hon. Chidi is a seasoned football administrator with a wealth of experience in the industry both locally and internationally and has eyes for good talent.
The Chairman of NNL club owners was the Former Chairman, Ghanaians first division club, Horebian Football Club, Sporting Director, Berekum Chelsea of Ghana, Chairman, Swaziland Premier League club, Black Swallow FC, Chairman/ CEO of NLO club side, Vemard Africa Football Club of Enugu, Former Chairman/CEO of Delta Force Football Club and Currently Chairman of City Fc of Abuja.
Chukwuma said with the achievements of the football administrator, and the successes in every Club he has managed, that Nigeria will benefit from his wealth of experience and professionalism.
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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase
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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