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Action Begins in CGC Volleyball League Saturday, Adeniyi Promises Better Performance

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1 year ago

September 19, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The first phase of the second edition of the 2025 Edition of CGC Volleyball Premier League serves off tommorow, Saturday, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, promising 12 days of exciting competition and entertainment.

A total of 24 teams — 12 male and 12 female — will battle for supremacy in the prestigious tournament, which has quickly become a highlight on Nigeria’s volleyball calendar.

Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Director of Sports, Samuel Onikeku, who represented the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, pledged an improved edition of the league.

“It is with great joy that I represent the Comptroller General today. His commitment to sports development in Nigeria is unwavering,” Onikeku said. “Last year, he sponsored the Premier League to put smiles on the faces of volleyballers. This year, he has taken it a step higher to encourage and support the game.”

Highlighting the CGC’s contributions, Onikeku noted that subsidies for teams have been increased from ₦300,000 to ₦500,000, with player subsidies also raised to ₦500,000. In total, ₦24 million has been set aside for subsidies in this first phase alone, with the same support guaranteed for the final phase.

He recalled that under Adeniyi’s leadership, Nigeria successfully hosted the African Clubs Championship for the first time, attracting top clubs from across the continent and reaffirming Nigeria’s capacity to host major international events.

“As we begin this year’s championship, we pray for an injury-free tournament and look forward to smooth proceedings. We believe the players will be motivated with the improved incentives, and at the end, new champions — or defending champions — will emerge to the delight of fans,” Onikeku added.

With increased investment and renewed commitment, the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League is set to raise the bar and further position volleyball as one of Nigeria’s fast-growing sports.

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

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22 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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