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Lagos Is Ready For NFF’s AGA- Akinwumi

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By Joel Ajayi

Lagos State FA Chairman Barrister Seyi Akinwumi has revealed that the center of excellence state is ready to hold the 2022 Annual General Meeting AGA of the Nigeria football federation NFF come August 18th, 2022.

He states this in his message of Assurance on Monday toward the success of the meeting that will decide the election date for the new executive before the 30th of September 2022.

It will be recalled that the court injunction that affected the federation for not holding AGA in December 2021 has been discontinued by the plaintiff.

All is now set come Thursday 18th August 2022 in Lagos, the 44 voting delegates that make up the elective congress will meet to work out a roadmap and hopefully, appoint an electoral committee that will map out modalities for fresh NFF elections in September this year. 

Almost all the candidates have aligned with the federal government directive as read out by the sports minister Sunday Dare that elections must be done in September this year, in line with the NFF status. 

According to NFF’s first Vice President, It’s yet another time when we are called upon to come together and put football first.

“I assured you total commitment and willingness to the seat of bright future of Nigeria football.”

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

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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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