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Rising Stars Football League: MKO Abiola National Stadium set to host grand finale tomorrow

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2 years ago

September 26, 2024

…Ex-Internationals drum support

Joel Ajayi

The grand finale of this year’s Rising Stars Football League (RSFL) will take place at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday, 27th September 2024.

The final game in 66,000 -capacity Stadium will feature grassroot talents from the two finalist,the Future Guaranteed FA and New Dawn FC where the winner between the two teams will smile home with 11 Million Naira.

RSFL which is form of the league format saw 12 teams kicked start few weeks ago across all the 6 area councils in FCT.

While Speaking at a Press conference ahead of the final game on in Abuja, the Project coordinator, Ifeanyi Kama expressed that, Federal Capital Territory will witness a showcase of exceptional young football talents during the final on Friday.

Our aims is to develop these array of talent and showcase them on our platform. Weall know thatgrassroots football in the country has been in dark for a while that is why we are working seriously to bring such opportunity back.

An elated ex international, Nigeria international and 1996 Olympic gold medalist Emmanuel Babayaro has applauded the Rising Stars Football League (RSFL) for rekindling the excitement of grassroots football in the country.

Babayaro, who has long been an advocate for the development of local football, expressed his appreciation for the league’s efforts to restore the prestige of grassroots tournaments.Also, the 2003 AFCON Winner, Juwon osinawo, thumbed the organizer for the grassroots development saying the event will help them to useful to the society.

He charged every grassroot talents to embrace the rising football league to showcase their talent.

On his own, Captain of New Dawn Anthony Egbenu envisagd a tough match come Friday but expressed the readiness of his team to light the trophy.

He said: “The match is not going to be easy one but, on our part, we are fully prepared and ready.

However, the music star Portable will also grace the event, bringing an extra dose of entertainment to the fans.

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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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