Sports
FCT FA Chairman Congratulates NSC DG, Felicitates with NFF President On WAFU B Election
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Capital Territory Football Association Chairman, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, has felicitated Chief Bukola Olawale Olopade on his appointment by President Bola Tinubu as the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, describing him as a round peg in a round hole.
Mouktar in a congratulatory message said Olopade, with his wealth of experience spanning decades in sports administration, would no doubt perform beyond expectations in the new role.
The FCT FA Boss, noted that Chief Olopade has carved a niche for himself in sports administration through unwavering dedication and tenacity, adding that the appointment represents a round peg in a round hole.
“I heartily congratulate you on your well-deserved appointment as the Director General of the National Sports Commission. This remarkable achievement is no doubt, a testament to your exceptional leadership prowess, unwavering dedication, and profound contributions to sports development in Nigeria.”
”Your passion and commitment towards achieving excellence in sports have earned you this prestigious role, and I am confident that under your leadership, the National Sports Commission will achieve unprecedented milestones. I celebrate this new chapter in your journey and wish you resounding success as you work to elevate Nigeria’s sports sector to greater enviable heights.”
Similarly, Alhaji Mouktar, is extending warm congratulations to the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, on his election as the 1st Vice President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B.
“You have been crowned for your exceptional leadership. Your election is a clear testimony of your vision and dedication to grassroots and elite development of football over the years in Nigeria.’’
“This is a demonstration of your commitment and dedication to football development in Nigeria, the sub region,Africa and world at large. I am optimistic that you will bring to the fore your expertise that will bring maximum progress to the regional football body.”
Gusau’s electoral victory was announced following the WAFU B leadership election held in Niamey, Niger Republic, recently.
Sports
AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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