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Adama Wins Historic Silver for Nigeria at World Aquatics Junior Championships in Romania

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1 year ago

August 23, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The Nigeria Aquatic Federation (NAF) proudly announces a landmark achievement in the nation’s sporting history as Abduljabar Adama clinched the silver medal in the men’s 50m butterfly at the ongoing World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Otopeni, Romania.

Adama touched the wall at 23.64 seconds, a performance that not only earned him second place on the global stage but also marked Nigeria’s first-ever medal in world swimming history. This feat represents the highest achievement by a Nigerian swimmer at any World Aquatics event since the inception of the sport in the country.

Earlier in March this year, Adama had stunned the continent at the 16th Africa Junior Swimming Championships in Cairo, Egypt, where he won three gold medals, one bronze, and set multiple records, including a new African Junior record in the 50m freestyle. His continued rise confirms his status as one of Africa’s brightest swimming prospects.

The Nigerian team, which trained in London for two weeks before departing for Romania, The President commended Adama’s performance, describing it as a “historic breakthrough that will inspire future generations of Nigerian swimmers to dream bigger and aim higher.”

“This medal shows the world that Nigeria can compete at the very top level of swimming. Abduljabar has not just won silver, he has opened the door for many more to follow,” Chief Daphey-Aliyu added.

The National Sports Commission has also congratulated the team, reiterating its commitment to supporting swimming as a podium sport for Nigeria, with Adama already a beneficiary of the Elite Athletes and Podium Performance Program.

With this achievement, Nigeria celebrates not only a medal but the dawn of a new era in aquatic sports. Abduljabar Adama’s silver in Romania is a reminder that with sustained investment, dedication, and exposure, Nigerian athletes can compete and triumph on the world stage.

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

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19 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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