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20th Gwagwalada Football League to Kick Off September 20 with 26 Teams

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1 year ago

September 11, 2025

The much-anticipated 20th edition of the Gwagwalada Football League (GFL) has been officially scheduled to kick off on Saturday, September 20, 2025, according to the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Patrick Ngwaogu (Odogwu).

Speaking at a media briefing in Gwagwalada, Ngwaogu confirmed that 26 grassroots football teams will participate in this year’s edition. The teams have been grouped into four, with the first round of matches set to run through the first week of November.

At the end of the group stage, the top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super 8, which will determine the ultimate champion of the league.

Group Breakdown
• Group A:
Excel FC, Young Stars, Dukpa FC, Cottage FC, Desert Warriors FC, Net Shakers FC
• Group B:
Kapital Waves FC, Medical Strikers FC, Medical Feeders Academy, Riverside FC, Ejiwumi FC, Sky FC
• Group C (Group of Heavyweights):
ECN Global Academy, Potters FC, Bocknor Academy, Sensational Stars Academy, ABU Dhabi FC, FC 20 Academy, Sheikhdam FC
• Group D:
NIMMA FC, Babayaro FC, Daniel Academy, Golden Boys Academy, Soccer Talents Academy, Ejanla FC, Inspirational Sports Academy

Ngwaogu described Group C as the “group of heavyweights”, pointing to the presence of several high-performing academies and competitive sides.

The Gwagwalada Football League was first held in 2005, and has grown into one of the most vibrant grassroots football competitions in the FCT. The maiden edition was graced by Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi, then Director of Sports at the FCT Sports Council and later President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

The league has consistently served as a platform for discovering young football talents and promoting sports development in Abuja and surrounding communities.

With the fixtures released and preparations underway, anticipation is building among fans and football stakeholders in the region. The Organising Committee has promised a well-coordinated and talent-rich competition, which may serve as a springboard for future professional players.

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

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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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