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2023 All Stars Football Tournament: Abuja All Star tackles Lugbe FC in opening game Tomorrow

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3 years ago

July 14, 2023

Joel Ajayi

All roads lead to Moshood Abiola National Stadium, on Saturday, in the Nigeria’s Capital City as the All Stars internation football club of Abuja will slug it out with their counterpart, All Stars Lugbe, in the opening Game of 2023 Edition of All Stars football invitational Tournament.

16 teams composed of veterans footballers, coaches, past veterans, will tackle each other in the three months mouth-watering tournament inside the prestigious main bowl of Moshood Abiola National Stadium Package, from July 15th 2023 to September 2023, every Saturday.

It will be recalled that, the draw ceremony for the tournament was held at Moshood Abiola National Stadium in the Federal Capital Territory, on Monday, as the defending champions, All Stars Abuja will play Lugbe All Stars in the opening game of the tourney.

The 16 teams were grouped into 4 groups:
Group A: Nyanya All Stars, Likeminds All Star football club of Kuje, Gwagwalada All Star FC, and Ex professional players.
In group B: the corporate kicker sports club CKSC, Jabi All Stars, MC Steve FC and CC FC old timers Gwagwalada.

Group C: All Stars International Football Club, Lugbe All Stars, Games Villages FC and Capital Sportif.

Group D: Unity Sports Foundation, Apo fitness Football Club, Kuje All Stars and Selected All Stars.

Speaking ahead of the Game, All Star Abuja player and the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee LOC, Desmond Ikwuje, said his team has been working so hard to ensure victory in the tournament for the third times in a row.

“We are defending champion, and we have won it back to back no doubt, and we hope to win the trophy again, we are fully prepared for the tournament.” He said.

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

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13 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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