Sports
Nigeria’s Progress in Karate is Commendable-Hon. Silas Agara
…As 2025 African Karate Championship ends in Abuja
President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria, Silas Agara, has commended the progress made so far by Nigerian athletes in the sport, especially with the success of the just concluded African Karate Championship in Abuja, where over 30 countries, 1000 Athletes participated.
Agara while speaking at the closing ceremony of the event inside Velodrome of Moshood Abiola National Stadium acknowledged Federal Government, sports Commission support that contributed significantly to the successful hosting of the tournament.
“We are proud of what we’ve achieved so far. Hosting this championship successfully is a big win for us.
“With the level of participation and competition witnessed here, we are encouraged to keep pushing our athletes,” Agara stated.
He pointed out that countries like Egypt arrived with 10 world-class athletes, yet Nigerian athletes were able to compete strongly with them in the finals.
“Our athletes are now performing at a level where they can share the podium with the best. Morocco, too, came with five world-ranked athletes. For a long time, North African nations have dominated the sport, but Nigeria is now making its mark,” he added.
Agara also noted the presence of other countries such as Senegal and Burkina Faso, which have invested heavily in Karate. “Compared to them, we are newcomers, but with what we’ve achieved—winning medals across various categories—there is every reason to be proud. It shows our athletes are on the right path.”
He concluded by expressing optimism about Nigeria’s future in Karate, stating that with continued investment and development, the country will soon become a force to reckon with in the sport across Africa and beyond.
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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