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We will create more impactful youth competitions in FCT- Mohammed
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Capital Territory Football Association FCT FA Chairman, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed has revealed that the Capital City football Governing board will channelled it’s energy to creat more impactful youth programs in the city that will better life of the youth.
Mohammed who was re-elected for the second time recently gave this assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at the the inagural board meeting of the new elected board saying that the board is ready to creat more youth competitions that will impact their life’s and make them useful for themselves and the society at large.
The initiatives which include aggressive grassroots campaign that will unravel more talents, Holiday league for the students, touring of the area council to meet all the Stakeholders amongst others.
According to him, we want to do more, and all we need is the Support and contribution from all stakeholders in the capital city of the most populous race on earth.
“We must engage our youth, if we want better society, we must give them positive look, our desire is for everyone to prosper in life, that is why we are going to create more opportunities through organization of more competitions that will help them.
“We all know that, competition is the main wheel that drive football development any where in the world, that is why we are working hard as a board to ensure we have more competitions.”
Speaking on the purpose of meeting, FCT FA Chair said, “It’s Statutory board meeting, the newly Inaugurated board are here to introduce ourselves and to put up an open house to develop agenda and I must say that we are ready to do our best to ensure growth and development of football in the FCT.
“Our three (3) cardinal points remains, development of human resources which include, referees, coaches players (male and female) to improve infrastructure in all the area Councils and to ensure more competitions for that will no doubt put smiles on the faces of many Nigerians irrespective of tribe, religious and ethnicity.”
He also identified lack of sponsorship as the cog in the wheel of the acceleration of football in the the capital city of Nigeria.
FCT FA boss however appealed to the corporate bodies and well meaning individuals to come to aid of football in the capital city.
Mouktar commended the electoral Committee for conducting free and fair election, saying in the history of the FCT FA election this is the first time there will no be any ranchor or petition.
Also, he equally appaluded the media for their support and all positive vibes that has existed between FCT FA and men of pen pushers, he therefore urged them not to relax the oars but to continues projecting the good work and the progress of FCT for the benefit of all.
Sports
29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase
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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