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Congo Becomes First Team to Arrive as Nigeria Prepares for 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Showdown
Joel Ajayi
With 4 days left, the much-anticipated 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships officially kicked off its arrivals today with the warm reception of the first batch of athletes at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Touching down in the early hours of Saturday were athletes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, becoming the first international country to arrive for the continental showpiece taking place in Abeokuta, Nigeria.
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) protocol team, led by Arabirin Aderonke, Head of Protocol, ensured a seamless and heartwarming welcome for the Congolese contingent.
The athletes were received with smiles, Nigerian hospitality, and swift coordination as they were ushered through arrival procedures.
“We are excited to receive the first set of athletes arriving for the championship,” said Arabirin Aderonke. “This marks the beginning of what promises to be a historic and memorable competition.
Our protocol teams are fully mobilized at the airports to ensure a smooth experience for all arriving delegations, as the National Sports Commission had demanded excellence from every subcommittee in the LOC.”
The African U18/U20 Athletics Championships will feature elite young athletes from over 40 African countries competing for continental glory.
All activities will take place at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta, from July 16 to 20, 2025.
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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