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HFN President Promises Bigger, Better Edition of Super Hockey League

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1 year ago

July 7, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The President of the Hockey Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom, has assured stakeholders and fans of a more exciting and innovative edition of the 2025 Hockey Super League.

Speaking to the media on Monday in Abuja, Nkom highlighted the strides the federation is making to develop the sport across the country, with the Super League being one of its flagship competitions.

“The Super League is a premier domestic tournament that brings together the top male and female hockey teams from across Nigeria,” Nkom said. “It’s a prestigious platform where elite teams compete for national honours, and it also serves as a qualifier for the Africa Club Championship.

Nkom noted that while the Super League has grown in reputation over the years, the 2025 edition will come with renewed energy and innovations aimed at raising its standards.

“We are learning from past editions, correcting our mistakes, and introducing new ideas to make this year’s tournament one of the best we’ve ever had. Hockey in Nigeria is growing, and this league is central to that growth,” he explained.

Although initially scheduled to hold next month, the 2025 Super League has been rescheduled to September to avoid a clash with the National Youth Games.

“The Youth Games will end in late September, and we had to make adjustments to ensure we don’t compromise the quality of either event. Despite the shift, our board and organizing team are fully prepared. We remain committed to delivering a top-tier competition.”

Nkom emphasized that the federation takes the Super League very seriously, not just as a competition but as a strategic tool for talent development and international representation.

“We want a tournament that will reflect the progress of Nigerian hockey, and we are confident this year’s edition will do just that,” he added.

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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24 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

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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