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Nigerian Player slumps die in Abuja

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4 years ago

June 7, 2022

Joel Ajayi

It was a shocker at the FIFA goal project pitch of Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday when a young Nigerian footballer whose name was simply given as Enesha collapsed and died on the way to the hospital.

The pitch is located within the headquarters of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Specifically, it’s situated about 50 meters away from the country’s football house.

The late player who was part of a club, Greenlight FC from Zaria, was taking part in a football scouting program organized by a popular football agent Babawo Mohammed.

As at the time the player slumped, no single medical equipment was available for use to resursited him before rushing him to a nearby medical facility.

“The player was among those inside the pitch playing before he slumped. Everybody within was shocked immediately after the incident happened. But to our greatest surprise, no single medical personnel was available to attend to him before he was rushed to the hospital. Eventually, he died on the way,”

Further investigation revealed that the organizers of the program hurriedly secured approval to use the pitch “verbally” a few days ago as against the procedural way of getting official approval.

The main organizer of the program, Babawo, couldn’t respond to calls and text messages put across to him.

However, upon hearing about the incident, NFF reportedly ordered any other football activity on the pitch to be suspended.

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

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17 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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