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5stars Premier League :Lord Honour ,Obodo Starlight Through to Final in Warri Zone, as Semi Final Showdown Beckons in Abuja

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3 years ago

July 13, 2023

…Lagos ,Ibadan set to take off

Lord Honour and Obodo Starlight are the two teams that made it to final of the Warri zone of Merrybet 5stars premier league .

Lord Honour football club defeated sporting FC by 4-3 in highly entertaining match played in front of capacity crowd at Dacemps AstroTurf Pitch in Warri,Delta state .

In the second semi final,it was Obodo Starlight that got the better of Galaxy FC in an energy soaking match ,Obodo Starlight beat Galaxy FC by 5 -3 to make it to the maiden final scheduled for Friday 14th July,2023

The competition which kicked off across the two centers on 10th June in Abuja and 17th June in Warri have seen the display of top level football artistry, which has led to the exit of some big teams in the tournament.

In Abuja, it will be Tribe Like FC going for the jugular of M88 FC while 12 Strong FC will be going for a suicide mission against SuicideJibrilFc on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July 2023 at AstroTurf Pitch, Accra street, Wuse Zone 5 in Abuja.

Meanwhile, Lagos and Ibadan regions of the competition will kick off on 5th August and 12th August respectively.

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

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10 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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