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3,000 Athletes Ready to Battle at Enugu Marathon

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1 month ago

August 19, 2026

Joel Ajayi

Excitement is building in the Coal City as Enugu counts down to the second edition of the Enugu City International Marathon, with more than 3,000 athletes expected to compete on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Organised by Nilayo Sports Management, with the full backing of the Enugu State Government, the marathon has attracted elite runners, grassroots athletes and recreational participants from across Nigeria, Africa and the diaspora.

Giving details of the competition on Wednesday, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria’s leading sports marketing company, Nilayo Sports, Yetunde Olopade, said participants would battle for medals, prize money and bragging rights, while the event is also expected to showcase Enugu as a growing destination for sports and tourism.

Olopade said final preparations are in top gear, with organisers putting finishing touches to the Marathon Expo, which will serve as the official kit collection point for registered runners.

She said the Expo would also feature sponsor activations and form part of a week-long buildup combining sports, music, wellness and business activities ahead of race day.

According to her, the pre-race programme will culminate in the Enugu City International Marathon World Press Conference, scheduled for Thursday, August 28. Organisers, government officials, elite athletes, sponsors and members of the media are expected to attend, with final race details, security arrangements and the full prize structure to be unveiled.

“On race day, the 42km Elite Marathon will be flagged off at 6:30am from ShopRite on Abakaliki Road, while the 10km Fun Run will begin at 8:30am from Chris Tee Petrol Station on CIC Road and finish at Opara Square.

“Security, medical, hydration and traffic management plans have been finalised to ensure a safe and seamless experience for athletes and spectators,” she added.

Registration remains open at www.enugucitymarathon.com.

As August 29 approaches, Enugu is preparing to host a major sporting spectacle that promises to combine athletic excellence with culture, tourism and economic opportunity.

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

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24 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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