Sports
Action Begins as National Futsal Super League Storms Kaduna
Thirty two (32) teams are trading tackles for a star prize at the maiden National Futsal Super League Football Tournament which kicks off yesterday (Monday) in Kaduna.
Games according to fixtures for the 7-day tourney are underway at the prestigious Murtala Mohammed Square in the crocodile city.
Today, Tuesday several mouthwatering games are lined up, first on the list is the encounter between Big Honours vs Deaf Youth by 9am.
Bakura FC will try RCCG Region 30 FC for size by 10am while Samba Boys will trade tackles with Sabo Warriors by 11am.
Other matches slated for Tuesday include, Emirates vs NASFAT by 12pm, Soccer Diplomats vs El Suraj -1pm, Kwaga FC vs Bluewhales 2pm while Astor Stars will face off with Mahuta City by 3pm.
Some of the matches decided on opening day include, the second match between Ado Yalo who defeated by 5-2 Badarawa while Kwara United lost 5-4 to Chelsea In another encounter, Everlasting FC walloped Young Boys by 14-2.
Other results: Triple 3 United Pillars 2, NITR 0 Cross City Academy 10 Young Stars 1 Lalo Stars 13.
The competition designed by Galaxy 5s Global Sports led by its Chief Executive Officer, Shamsudeen Tijanni Yusuf, is being officiated by reputable arbiters from the Kaduna State Football Association (KSFA), after a seminar was organized for them to updates their knowledge of the game.
Speaking after the opening ceremony, Shamsudeen Tijanni Yusuf , stated that the National Futsal Super League is an initiative borne out of “love for the game” and its social impact.
“Football is a widely loved sport especially in Nigeria, it has the power in uniting millions and changing lives. Our aim is to make sure that Nigerians embrace Futsal wholeheartedly as they do with football”
“Futsal is gaining acceptance in several nations of the world, we cannot be left behind”.
Our correspondent was also informed that four female teams will feature in the tournament , they will play from the semi finals stage.
According to him, “spectators and all the teams are guaranteed adequate security as men of Nigeria Police Force and others are already on ground to ensure the safety of lives and property .
The grand finale is on Sunday , prizes and awards will be given to top athletes and best teams.
Top sports administrators are also expected to grace the closing ceremony.
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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