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Akwa Ibom and Ondo Gear Up for 2nd Niger Delta Games

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9 months ago

January 16, 2026

Joel Ajayi

Preparations for the 2nd Niger Delta Games (NDG) are revving up in most of the states as they co8unt down to their respective final selection process at the States Finals.

From Cross River to Akwa Ibom, Imo to Bayelsa and Delta, Edo and Ondo, the registration processes has moved to uploading of completed forms to the Games registration portal.

Some state Liaison Committees are engaging their respective sports associations for technical assistance towards organising the state finals.
Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Liaison Committee, Elder Paul Bassey, who is also the Commissioner for Sports, expressed satisfaction with the concluded registration process.”The uploading of forms and registration processes have been seamless so far, with athletes and officials responding positively.

“This smooth coordination reflects the state’s early commitment to ensuring a strong and organised presence at the Games” Bassey told NDG Media.

He also disclosed that training activities are well underway, as athletes across various sports have begun intensive preparations ahead of the trials.
“The mood in camp is upbeat, with participants showing high levels of enthusiasm, focus, and competitiveness”, he concluded.

In Akure, the Ondo State NDG Liaison Committee met with key stakeholders to fine-tune preparations for the forthcoming Games.

The meeting, which held on Tuesday at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure, brought together representatives of state sports council and those of the various associations.

Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of the Liaison Committee, Henry Omoyofunmi, said the engagement was designed to harmonise plans to ensure that the state have a good outing in Benin.
Omoyofunmi, who also doubles as the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, noted that the Games would serve as a platform to discover and nurture young talents, promote unity and strengthen grassroots sports development in the region.

Participants at the meeting expressed their commitment to the success of the Games, pledging cooperation in areas of mobilisation.
Reports from Cross River, Imo, Delta, Bayelsa and Edo indicate that Coaches and technical officials continue to monitor progress closely, fine-tuning programmes to bring out the best in their athletes ahead of the regional showpiece.

With the Niger Delta Games drawing closer, all the states appear firmly on course to make strong impression in Benin. The blend of proper planning, athlete readiness, and positive energy points to a highly competitive games as they look to showcase their sporting depth and talent on the Niger Delta stage.

The Games is scheduled to be held from February 20-27. Bayelsa emerged overall champions of the first edition held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in April 2025

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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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