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Abia Warriors Assistant Coach Resigns

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3 years ago

August 4, 2023

Abia Warriors Assistant Coach Kelvin Ejeh popularly known as “Mouriho” has resigned his appointment with the Umuahia based outfit.

Ejeh who has been with the Umuahia Warriors for almost a decade, starting as a youth team Coach in 2015 League season. He piloted the youth team to a favorable in the NLO 1 League in 2016 and various Laliga U15 tournament. He resigned his appointment on Friday 3 August.

According to him, this is to enable him explore other avenues in his chosen career. He was full of appreciation to the management of Abia Warriors FC for giving him the opportunity to discover himself, and believe this is the time for him to move “in life there is a time for everything. A time to come and a time to go. I believe this is the time for me to go, and I really appreciate my lovely home State team, Abia Warriors, I still remain one of them” he concluded.

‘Mouriho’ prefers to remain silent on his next move, saying “the future will determine. I know that my managers are working, and when they are ready, they will inform me. All I know is that only God determines the future”.

A graduate of the National Institute for Sports, and University of Maiduguri. He holds a CAF license and various certificates of NPFL Laliga course. He was in the Nigeria Army for six years before resigning to pursue his Coaching Career

Ejeh was very visible last season as he stood on the Technical lines when Abia Warriors beat Dakkada FC for the first time in a league, and Doma FC to finished 4th in last NPFL Season.

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

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14 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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