Sports
Kingsley James Awodi Honored with Prestigious Sportsville Award
Joel Ajayi
Renowned sports administrator and grassroots development advocate, Kingsley James Awodi, has been honored with the prestigious Sportsville Award at a grand ceremony held at Eko city , Lagos.
Awodi, the President of Kings FC, was accompanied by friends and loved ones who share in his vision for sports development. Expressing his joy and gratitude, he dedicated the award to God Almighty, his family, his father, and his mentor, Dr. Paul Enenche.
“I feel elated to have won this award. It shows that people recognize my hard work, and this will spur me to do more,” Awodi remarked. “A few years ago, I reflagged the MKO Abiola National Stadium under the ‘Adopt-A-Pitch Project.’ This award is a testament to the importance of grassroots development and giving back to society.”
As the founder of Kings Academy in Abuja, he has played a pivotal role in nurturing young talents and providing opportunities for aspiring footballers across Nigeria.
Awodi has also been an influential figure in Nigerian football administration, having been part of official government delegations under former Minister of Sports, Hon. Sunday Dare. His involvement saw him participate in sports pilgrimages to the Maldives and travel with the Nigerian delegation to Kigali, Rwanda, to support the national team.
Beyond football, Awodi’s humanitarian and sports development efforts have earned him numerous accolades and honorary awards, including:
- Alliance of Women Ambassadors for Peace Development – Icon of Hope (2021)
- National Youth for Women Empowerment and Education in Nigeria – Symbol of Peace/Greater Nigeria (2021)
- North Central Youth Coalition – Icon of Greater Nigeria (2021)
- West African Students Union (WASU) Nigeria Zone – Certificate of Honor (2021)
- National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) – NANS Icon of Hope (2021)
- Arewa Youth Congress of Nigeria (AYCN) – Arewa National Excellence Award & Hasken Matassan Arewa (2021)
- G4 Media International & Nigeria Medias – Award of Excellence for Best Humanitarian, Health & Social Intervention NGO (2022)
- Rotary International – Ambassador & Partnership Award for Humanitarian, Peace & Conflict Resolution (2022)
For Awodi, awards and recognition are secondary to his true mission—empowering young athletes and driving Nigerian sports to greater heights.
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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