Sports
AFSA Lands Exclusive Diagnostic Discount Deal for Nigerian Athletes in Landmark Everight Alliance
Joel Ajayi
In a major boost for sports healthcare in Nigeria, the All Federal Capital Territory Sports Association (AFSA) has secured exclusive diagnostic discounts for athletes nationwide through a strategic partnership with Everight Diagnostic & Laboratory Services Limited, an ISO 15189-accredited provider.
The agreement was formalized during a high-level courtesy visit to Everight’s headquarters in Abuja by AFSA leadership, led by its Chairman, Board of Trustees, Yakubu Dogara.
Sports medicine remains a critical pillar in athlete development, injury prevention, and performance optimization. The new collaboration is expected to significantly enhance access to world-class diagnostic services for Nigerian athletes, from grassroots to elite levels.
Commending Everight’s contributions, Dogara praised the organization’s two decades of excellence in healthcare delivery since its establishment in 2005. He highlighted its recent attainment of ISO 15189:2022 accreditation—an international benchmark for medical laboratory quality and competence—describing the facility as one of Nigeria’s most reliable diagnostic providers.
Speaking on behalf of Everight, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Everest Okpara welcomed the AFSA delegation and announced that athletes across the country will now enjoy preferential access to a wide range of services.
These include clinical pathology, molecular diagnostics, and advanced imaging such as MRI, CT scans, and ultrasound—all at discounted rates without compromising quality or precision.
The event also featured a recognition ceremony where Dr. Okpara and his wife, Roseline Okpara, were honoured with Gold Medals of Fair Play for their outstanding contributions to healthcare philanthropy and community development.
Representing Dogara at the event were senior board member Dr. Onwusoro Maduka, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, and former FCT Permanent Secretary Dr. Johnny O. Chukka, who also heads school sports under AFSA.
In his remarks, AFSA Director-General Agbor Clinton Ayuk called on athletes, coaches, and sports federations to take full advantage of the initiative.
“This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to empowering Nigerian athletes through better health infrastructure,” Ayuk said.
“We urge the sporting community to leverage Everight’s accredited expertise for routine medical checks, injury assessments, and performance diagnostics to remain competitive on both national and international stages.”
The partnership marks a significant step toward strengthening athlete welfare and building a healthier, more competitive sports ecosystem in Nigeria.
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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