Sports
2022 Delta NSF: Sports Minister Leads MOC on Facilities On Inspection
Joel Ajayi
Ahead of the National Sports Festival tagged “Delta 2022”, scheduled to take place in Asaba between November 28 and December 10, 2022; the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare today led the Main Organising Committee (MOC) and other officials on an inspection tour of Sporting Facilities at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba, with a view to ascertaining the State Government’s level of preparedness towards hosting the Games.
Speaking to journalists after the inspection, the Minister expressed optimism that with the level of work going on at the Stadium, the Festival will hold in the State as scheduled.
Dare commended the Delta State Government for its commitment towards the completion of on-going construction and renovation work to ensure a smooth sports competition for athletes coming from the 36 States of the Federation and the FCT.
The Minister, who stated that 11 Corporate Organisations were partnering with Delta State to ensure a successful outing, applauded their doggedness towards the completion of necessary structures that would ensure clean competitions in the forthcoming Games.
He reiterated Federal Government’s commitment to the development of sports, which he said has led to the recent approval of the Sports Industry Policy, establishement of Para Sports Department in the Ministry amongst others.
The inspection tour is part of the activities lined up for the Joint Technical Meeting hosted today, Friday, November 4, 2022 by Delta State Government ahead of the competition.
Sports
AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
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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