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Health Status: NLO declares 55 players ineligible

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3 years ago

April 29, 2023

Joel Ajayi
In its desire to have the best in the forthcoming 2023 Nationwide League One NLO campaign, the organizer have declared 55 players ineligible to participate in the league as a result of their health status.

In a statement Signed by Chief Operating Officer of NLO Sola Ogunnowo said that report from medical team (Result of PCMA) first Batch revealed that the affected players ineligible as a result of the health status.
According to the statement, NLO Secretariat hereby wish to draw your attention to the above-named subject matter as it affects your affiliate club(s).
“The NLO Medical team reports has been trickling in to the Secretariat and we already have some alarming reports with RED FLAG on some players which the doctors recommend for additional and further medical attention due to their health status, the players identified so far are as attached below;
“Please note that the medical reports are with the secretariat for dispatch to the various clubs, since the report is confidential.
“The affected clubs are advised to withdraw the services of these players until further assessment and treatment are made and be cleared fit to play competitive football.”

Affected clubs include, Able God FC, De Royal Star FA, Daniel FC, Gee-Lec FC, , IKUKUOMA FC, NYSC FC, Paul E Academy, Positive FA, PCC FC, like-mind FC, Fire FC, Makunikele united FC, FCT Command FC, Zion Warrior FC, Rivaldo FC.
Attached are the clubs and players below.

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

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9 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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