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1st U19 Nigeria Independence Football Cup Set to Inspire Hope, Empower Young Footballers – ISPA
Joel Ajayi
As Nigeria prepares to mark its 65th Independence Anniversary in 2025, the celebration is set to take a new and exciting turn with the launch of the 1st U19 Nigeria Independence Football Challenge Cup.
Organized by the Inter-Sports Promoters Association (ISPA), the tournament aims to inspire hope, promote unity, and create meaningful opportunities for young footballers across the country.
At the official inauguration and press briefing of the Organizing Committee held on Monday in Abuja, the tournament was formally unveiled as part of the official activities commemorating Nigeria’s Independence.
Representing the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, NFF Secretary General Dr. Sanusi Mohammed commended the initiative, noting that it would play a vital role in fostering national unity, particularly among Nigerian youth.
In his welcome address, ISPA Secretary Hon. Andrew Tynongo expressed appreciation to stakeholders and emphasized the importance of the tournament:
“This tournament—endorsed by the NFF, the National Sports Commission (NSC), and the Federal Government—is proudly a national sporting initiative and part of the official Independence celebrations. It will not only showcase our youth talents but also promote peace, patriotism, discipline, and national pride,” he said.
“Scheduled to run from September 25th to October 1st, 2025, the U19 Cup is envisioned as a platform for grassroots development. Talented players will be discovered from across the 36 states and the FCT, and groomed to become national and international football stars in the near future.
“Our mandate is clear— to organize a transparent, successful, and memorable tournament that inspires hope and creates real opportunities for young Nigerian footballers,” Hon. Tynongo added.
Also speaking at the event, President of ISPA, Amb. Nasril Dankolo, extended gratitude to the Federal Government, sporting bodies, and other key partners for their support.
He reaffirmed ISPA’s commitment to youth empowerment through sports.
The 1st Nigeria Independence U19 Football Cup is more than a sporting event—it is a symbol of hope, unity, and a renewed focus on youth development under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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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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