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All Stars Veterans Invitational: Gwagwalada All Stars, Ex-Pros, USF Book Round of 16 Spots as Final Group Drama Unfolds

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1 year ago

July 13, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The All Stars Veterans Invitational Tournament continues to thrill fans with intense action and surprise results as Gwagwalada All Stars, Ex-Professionals, and USF secured their places in the Round of 16, joining Karu All Stars, Apo Fitness All Stars, All Stars International, and Nurudeen FC in the knockout phase.

Week Five opened with a shock result as City Gate Sports Club finally claimed their first victory in the tournament, stunning previously unbeaten Gwagwalada All Stars with a 2-1 win. Goals from Emeka Ejima and Emeka Nwaogara sealed the win, while Shagari Baba netted Gwagwalada’s consolation.

In the second match, USF booked their ticket in style, easing past Corporate Kickers Sports Club 2-0, thanks to goals from Chigozie Anyigbo and Bright Esomuno.

It was another dismal outing for Vera Gold All Stars, who slumped to a heavy 3-0 defeat against a revitalized Games Village FC, who are now in strong contention for a Round of 16 spot.

Ex-Professionals remain the standout side of the tournament, delivering a dominant 4-0 win over Capital Sportiff Sports Club in a performance full of quality and control.

Meanwhile, Zee Michael All Stars came from behind to snatch a dramatic 2-1 victory over University of Abuja All Stars, who couldn’t hold on to their early lead.

The final match of the day delivered fireworks, as Likeminds All Stars edged McSteve FC in a five-goal thriller, triumphing 3-2 in a game that had fans on the edge of their seats.

With the group stage nearing its conclusion, Games Village FC, Karu All Stars, and Likeminds will be watching the final round closely to see if they’ll join the confirmed teams in the knockout stage. The battle for the Round of 16 promises more drama in the coming days.

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

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1 day 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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