Sports
Eight Teams Battle for Glory at National Amputee Football Championship in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
Kano Pillars, Kwara FC, Kaduna state , Imo state, Abba Gida Gida FC, Niger State, Plateau State, and Phoenix FC are set to compete for top honours at the National Amputee Football Championship, holding from October 13–17, 2025, at the FIFA Goal Project, MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja.
The tournament, which also serves as a talent selection platform for the 2026 Amputee World Cup in Liberia, Costa Rica, from July 31 to August 9, 2026, will see teams battling for national supremacy in what promises to be Nigeria’s most competitive amputee football event yet.
President of the Nigeria Amputee Federation, Chief Paul Maduakor, commended the teams for their dedication and enthusiasm, noting that their participation reflects the sport’s steady growth and resilience.
“I’m proud of the teams for their sacrifices and passion. This championship provides a vital platform for players to compete, improve, and showcase their talent,” he said.
Secretary-General Nonye Nwose emphasized the importance of hosting the championship in Abuja, describing it as a major step toward increasing awareness and support for amputee football nationwide.
“This event gives players the opportunity to refine their skills while putting the sport in the national spotlight,” she said.
Technical Director Victor Nwenwe added that the competition offers a key opportunity to assess players for the national team and measure their progress in development.
Sports
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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