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ABL Unity Football Tournament: we are committed to operation “leave no one Behind”- Mrs Laniyi

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3 years ago

July 28, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The initiator of Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi (ABL) Football Unity Tournament, Mrs Laniyi, has revealed that she is committed to operation “leave no one Behind” in the country, this will bring about more unity, peace and cohesion to all.

ABL FCT Unity football championship is aimed to foster unity and discover grassroot talents for the national teams.
She stated this at the ongoing maiden edition of ABL Unity through sportsmaship tourney in the Federal Capital Territory, where both able and physically challenged Nigerians are participating.

Over 1200 Nigerians with over 48 team are currently competing for the honour inside the the old parade ground stadium in the heart of the nation.

Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi’s different initiatives in the country has impacted and empowered many women, the girl child, youth, and the People leaving with disability are not left out.

Speaking on Thursday, during the game between Nigeria National Deaf team and Kickers FC of Abuja, she said Nigeria can be better together when there is inclusiveness, be it in politics, business and sports.

This game is a special one and it focus on person’s with disabilities, it’s operation left no one behind; whether it’s politics, business or sports, it’s about everybody together.

“What makes a nation stand is unity, so we should rise above tribe, religion and race. Nigeria is better together and that is the purpose of ABL Unity tournament.

“PLWD are people with so much capacity, they have strength to do everything an able person can do, they just need a channel and that is what ABL represents. We are committed to operation ‘leave no one behind’, that is why we started ABL tournament tagged Unity through sportsmaship.”

However, the tournament, ABL FCT Unity football championship started on July 8th of July and will climax on Saturday 29th July 2023 at the Main bowl of Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, where winners will smile home with a lot of prizes.

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

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23 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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