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Sir Eze Ifeanyi Felicitates with Uche Odozor on Election as WBSC Africa President

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12 months ago

October 20, 2025

By Joel Ajayi

His Royal Majesty, Sir Eze Ifeanyi, has extended warm congratulations to Mr. Uche Odozor on his election as President of the World Baseball and Softball Confederation (WBSC) Africa, describing the victory as a well-deserved recognition of his dedication and visionary leadership.

In a statement signed by the Director-General of the All FCT Sports Association (AFSA), Mr. Agbor Clinton, on behalf of His Royal Majesty, Sir Eze Ifeanyi, on Monday, in Abuja expressed deep admiration and support for the new WBSC Africa President.

“On behalf of His Royal Majesty, Sir Eze Ifeanyi, and the entire All FCT Sports Association, I heartily congratulate you on your well-earned election as President of WBSC Africa. Your emergence is a testament to your commitment, integrity, and long-standing contributions to the growth of baseball and softball on the continent,” the statement read.

It further commended Odozor’s consistent efforts in driving talent development, fostering unity, and promoting international collaboration, noting that his leadership has elevated the profile of baseball and softball both within and beyond Africa.

“His Royal Majesty remains a strong advocate for sports as a vital instrument for youth empowerment, national pride, and continental cohesion. He is particularly delighted by your victory and confident that under your leadership, WBSC Africa will attain greater milestones,” the statement added.

Sir Eze Ifeanyi also assured of the All FCT Sports Association’s readiness to collaborate with Odozor in advancing sports development initiatives across the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, and Africa as a whole.

“Once again, congratulations on this remarkable achievement. We wish you divine wisdom, renewed strength, and continued success as you steer WBSC Africa to new heights,” the statement concluded.

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

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17 hours ago

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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