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Judo Stakeholders Pass Vote of Confidence on NJF President, Dr. Musa Oshodi
Stakeholders in Nigerian Judo have unanimously passed a vote of confidence on the President of the Nigeria Judo Federation, Dr. Musa Oshodi, citing his visionary leadership and the historic bronze medal won by the country at the last Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
In separate letters released on August 26, 2026, the Nigeria Judo Coaches Association, the Referees Association, and the Athletes’ Representative all pledged unflinching support for Dr. Oshodi’s administration.
The Coaches Association, in a letter signed by its President, Coach Oluwatoyin Emmanuel Ojo, said the federation has “continued to grow and gain prominence both nationally and internationally” under Dr. Oshodi’s stewardship. The body also congratulated the NJF on Miss Enku Ekuta’s bronze medal feat, describing it as “a testament to the good work your administration is doing to develop the sport.”
The Referees Association, led by Chairman Mr. Godspower Geoffrey, noted that the Glasgow medal ended Nigeria’s 24-year medal drought in Judo at the Commonwealth Games. “This landmark accomplishment is a testament to Dr. Oshodi’s strategic reforms, athlete-centered policies, and dedication to repositioning Nigerian Judo on the global stage,” the statement read. The referees further reaffirmed “our unalloyed support” and expressed confidence that the federation “will attain even greater heights.”
Speaking on behalf of athletes nationwide, Athletes’ Representative Franca Audu pledged the judokas’ loyalty to the president. “Mr President sir, please be assured that you have the support of the Nigerian Judo athletes now and always… Together, we shall move Judo further forward in Nigeria again from the recent feat attained at the Glasgow Games by the grace of God,” she stated.
With the endorsements, stakeholders said they remain committed to working with the NJF board to make Judo one of the leading sports in Nigeria, while urging sustained investment in programmes that will improve performance from local to international level.
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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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