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NNL Sets Pre-Competition Medical Tests For Players, Officials

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3 years ago

October 3, 2023

The forty (40) clubs billed to participate in the 2023/2024 season of the Nigeria National League are expected to conduct three(3) compulsory pre-competition medical tests for their players and officials ahead of the Saturday 28 October Kick-off date.

The clubs are to run the following test; Pre-competition Medical Assessment (PCMA) test to ensure their players and officials are safe to participate in any form of physical activity. .An electrocardiogram (ECG) test diagnosing the heart’s conditions and electrical activity and A COVID-19 test for COVID-related cases.

These medical tests are prerequisites to obtaining clean medical clearance for the players and officials to feature in the league.

The Chief Operating Officer of the league Emmanuel Adesanya said the clubs are to submit an official report which must be endorsed by qualified medical Doctors or from notable medical centers.

“We attach huge importance to the life of each player and official, that is why the medical conditions must be adhered to”

“Clubs who fail to comply risks disqualification from the league even though the fixtures have been drawn”

“We urge all the clubs to do this needful and simple task before our kick-off, they all have been notified of the very importance of this development, Adesanya enthused.

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

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8 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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