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Abuja Set for Corporate Warfare as Top PFAs Chase Bragging Rights at the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games

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11 months ago

November 15, 2025

Cyril Ogar

The race for prestige, pride, and corporate supremacy is back — and this time, it’s bigger. No fewer than ten top Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) will compete in the 2025 PFA Games, scheduled to ignite Abuja from Tuesday, November 25 to Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Over five electrifying days, athletes will square off in Football (7/9-a-side), Co-Ed Volleyball, Table Tennis, Snooker, Scrabble, Chess, Team-Bonding Activities, and eSports (FIFA) — a full-scale showcase of physical grit, mental sharpness, and team spirit.

At today’s draw ceremony, organisers reiterated strict rules: no NYSC Corps members or interns will be allowed to participate. Staff verification will be carried out via RSA PIN to ensure integrity across all events.

Speaking at the event, Promise Onyedikachi Moses, Executive Assistant at Turf Arena Sports Centre (TASC), said the 2025 edition is designed to raise the bar.

“The camaraderie and family atmosphere at the last edition were beautiful. This year, we’re adding new twists to make the games more competitive, engaging, and memorable.”

From the contenders’ corner, confidence is already running high.

Trustfund Pension’s Mr. Modestus Amaefule, champions in 2023, made their intentions clear:

“We’re here to reclaim the title. With our preparation and management support, we are the team to beat.”

But they face stiff resistance from FCMB Pension, the reigning champions and two-time winners (2022 & 2024). Representing them, Mr. Isah Kabir Umar said:

“We’re not relinquishing the title. We remain relentless, focused, and far from complacent.”

The challenge is also coming from PenCom, whose representative, Mr. Najib Shehu, boldly declared:

“To win, we must beat everyone — and we’re ready. Our staff made sacrifices to be here, not to make up the numbers but to compete fiercely.”

FCMB Pension won the 2024 edition after a dramatic five-day battle in Abuja. With rivalries renewed and ambitions soaring, the 2025 PFA Games are shaping up to be the most intense edition yet.

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

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3 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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