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Breaking News: World Aquatics Awards Prestigious Scholarships to Two Nigerian Swimmers
World Aquatics, the global governing body for swimming, has awarded international training scholarships to two of Nigeria’s rising stars in the sport — Clinton Opute of Delta State and Collins Ebingha of Bayelsa State.
The scholarships, announced as part of World Aquatics’ elite development program, are designed to provide access to world-class training facilities in Europe and prepare the athletes for major international competitions, including the Olympic Games.
According to the program details, Collins Ebingha’s scholarship will run from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, while Clinton Opute’s training grant will extend from September 1, 2025, until June 30, 2028, in France and Hungary respectively.
This milestone underscores the steady progress Nigeria has recorded in swimming development, following a series of remarkable achievements in recent years. It also reflects the strategic sports development agenda of the National Sports Commission (NSC), championed under the leadership of Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon. Bukola Olopade, with the Nigeria Swimming Federation playing a pivotal role in advancing opportunities for homegrown talents.
Significantly, the World Aquatics scholarships are reserved for athletes above 18 years who demonstrate exceptional promise and strong prospects of Olympic qualification. Opute and Ebingha’s selection is therefore viewed as a recognition of their outstanding potential and Nigeria’s rising profile on the international swimming stage.
It will be recalled that the duo, alongside Abduljabar Adama of Ogun State, emerged as standout performers at the 2024 National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where their performances confirmed Nigeria’s growing pool of elite swimming talents.
Their latest recognition by World Aquatics not only strengthens Nigeria’s Olympic preparations but also validates the country’s renewed commitment to nurturing world-class athletes across sporting disciplines.
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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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