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Elegbeleye visits Family of Late Match Commissioner, Mohammed Sani
In a first of its kind demonstration of compassion and solidarity, Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye travelled to Maiduguri to commiserate with family of late Match Commissioner, Mohammed Sani.
Sani died from injuries sustained in an auto crash on his way from Jos where he commissioned an NPFL match.
During the visit to the family, Elegbeleye was accompanied by Alhaji Babagana Kalil, Executive Board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Alhaji Ibrahim Mustapha, the Chairman of NPFL side, El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri.
The NPFL Chairman, in condoling the family, noted that the late Sani was a respected figure in the nation’s football given his years of experience as a football player and later as an administrator.
Elegbeleye made a donation of N2m to the family on behalf of the NPFL and the NFF Board where he is the 2nd Vice President.
“This donation serves as a gesture of support to the grieving family during this difficult period”,
“Sani was Known for his dedication to football and commitment to fair officiating, and his untimely death has left a significant void in the Nigerian football community”, Elegbeleye said to the family members.
He further described the late Sani as a humble and passionate football personality whose impact will not be forgotten.
“He was a good man, full of passion for the game of football,” Elegbeleye said. “
Alhaji Kalli also spoke during the condolence visit, noting that Sani’s legacy would be remembered for years to come.
The family of the late match commissioner expressed appreciation to both the NPFL, and the NFF for their kind gesture and for traveling to Maiduguri to show their support.
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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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