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Nigeria Bids To Host 5th Edition Of Africa IMMAF-Amb George

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4 years ago

January 27, 2023

President of Nigeria Mixed Martial Arts federation Ambassador Henry George has revealed that Nigeria will bid to host bid to host the 5th edition of International Mixed martial arts federation Africa Championship.

He stated this on Thursday when he was answering questions from Journalists on the Naija MMA Community platform where he disclose massive plan for the Martial Sports in the country.

According to him, Nigeria bid to host the 5th edition of International Mixed martial arts federation Africa Championship.

“As this is going to create and give more understanding on how the sport looks like, it will also ignite dreams of our fighters and also give us opportunity to feature almost all of our fighters to compete in the championship.

“And also create more popularity of the sport in Nigeria for people to understand the beauty of the mixed martial arts (MMA) and to involve interested private sectors to sponsor the International Mixed Martial Arts federation Africa Championship.

“Indeed it will be a good thing if we are able to do it here in Nigeria.”

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

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15 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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