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Thrills Records on Day 3 of 12th CNS National Swimming Championship in Asaba
Joel Ajayi
The atmosphere was electric on Day 3 of the 12th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) National Swimming Championship, as the Stephen Keshi Stadium Swimming Arena in Asaba hosted another thrilling day of fast-paced action and standout performances from Nigeria’s rising swimming talents.
Once again, Delta State swimmers underlined their dominance, with several gold-winning performances. Akiyefa Timipamiere shone in the senior women’s 50m backstroke, capturing gold with a time of 34.28 seconds, while Clinton Opute impressed in the men’s 400m freestyle, powering home in 4:37.90 to the delight of the home crowd.
The excitement continued with Chioma Kanu of Lagos State clinching gold in the senior women’s 50m freestyle, finishing in 28.06 seconds, a result that drew loud applause from the energetic crowd.
One of the day’s most gripping races came in the boys’ 100m breaststroke (13–15 years), where Tissa Precious of Edo State narrowly edged out his rival with a winning time of 1:20.06. He later doubled his gold tally by triumphing in the 50m butterfly in the same category, solidifying his status as one of the competition’s standout young stars.
Team spirit was on full display during the relay events, particularly the 4x100m mixed medley relay (15 & under), where Delta’s quartet—Olise Endurance, Ebigide Success, Aniasaba Jennifer, and Opute Joshua—secured gold with a time of 5:20.77. Delta also emerged victorious in the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay, further reinforcing their credentials as strong title contenders.
Young sensation Oluwatofunmi Ibidapo continued her winning streak, taking gold in both the 100m freestyle and 50m butterfly girls’ (13–15 years) events with times of 1:11.68 and 34.75 seconds, respectively.
Off the pool deck, the championship also marked a milestone for swimming development in Nigeria, as coaching certificates were presented to participants of the Southeast Coaching Course held recently in Awka, Anambra State.
Honored were Japhet Nwosu, Alozie Ikechukwu Emmanuel, Ejikeme Best, Adolphus Okere Ihechi, Obugo Cyprain, Jecinta Williams, and Onyebuchi Chukwuma.
The certification reflects ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Aquatics Federation to strengthen grassroots coaching capacity and technical standards across the country.
As anticipation builds for Day 4, the championship continues to deliver a celebration of skill, teamwork, and national pride—fostering both elite performances and inspiring the next generation of Nigerian swimmers and coaches
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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