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U-19 Nigeria Independence Cup 2025: Kebbi Outclass Imo, Lagos Stage Comeback Against Plateau
By Joel Ajayi
The 2025 U-19 Nigeria Independence Football Challenge Cup kicked off in Abuja on Thursday with exciting action on the opening day.
At the Area 3 Football Pitch, Kebbi State proved too strong for Imo State, sealing a 2-1 victory. Ahmed Aliyu opened the scoring before Hayatudeen Haruna doubled the lead before halftime, giving the North-West side control of the game. Imo pulled one back in the second half but could not prevent defeat.
Over at the Nyanya Mopol Football Pitch, Lagos State showed grit and resilience in their clash with Plateau State. After conceding twice, the Lagos boys fought back impressively to secure a 2-2 draw in a pulsating encounter.
The scheduled fixture between Kano and Benue States was abandoned due to a heavy downpour that left the Nyanya Mopol pitch waterlogged.
The U-19 Nigeria Independence Football Challenge Cup, organized by the Inter-Sports Promoters Association (ISPA), is part of events commemorating Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Beyond competition, the initiative seeks to inspire hope, foster unity, and provide a platform for young footballers nationwide to showcase their talent.
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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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