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Beach Volleyball: Nigeria girls unbeaten at 2025 African Cup in Gambia
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria’s U18 girls’ beach volleyball team remain unbeaten at the ongoing 2025 African Beach Volleyball U18 Development Cup in Banjul, The Gambia on Thursday.
The duo of Pamela Bawa and Ifechukwu Odoh started their campaign in dominant fashion, overpowering Tunisia 2-0 (21-10, 21-3) in their opening match. They followed it with an explosive performance against North African giants Egypt, winning 2-0 (21-14, 21-17).
Nigeria are currently topping the log with four points. Egypt sit second with three points, while Tunisia trail in third with two points.
Speaking after the matches, coach John Iwerima expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance but insisted that they are keeping their focus on the ultimate prize.
He said, “I’m proud of the way the girls have started the tournament. The players have shown great discipline and composure on the court, but we’re not getting carried away. There’s still a lot of work to do.”
He emphasised that the goal is not just to win matches, but to secure the ticket to the 2026 African Youth Olympic Games in Senegal.
He said, “Our main target is to win the trophy in both the boys’ and girls’ categories.
“This tournament serves as a qualifier for the Youth Olympic Games, and we are fully focused on achieving that objective.
“The players understand what is at stake. We came to Gambia prepared, and we will keep pushing until the job is done.”
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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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