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AFCON 2026: ‎Mascot Displayers Thumb Shehu Dikko, DG for support, hospitality in Morocco

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8 months ago

January 20, 2026

‎…Congratulates Super Eagles for outstanding feat

‎By Chris Onokpegu

‎The Mascot Displayers Association of Nigeria (MDAN) has commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) for the show of love towards its members in the just-concluded 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

Leader of Delegation, Mr. Adewale Owosheni thanked the NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko for the fatherly role he played. He also appreciated the Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade for ensuring that they were comfortable throughout the tournament.

According to Mr. Wale, “The NSC ensured that we were comfortable. We didn’t lack anything in Morocco. They sponsored our movement to and fro Morocco, provided for our accommodations, took care of our feeding, transported us to match venues, including taking care of other logistics, to make life easy for us hence we had enough energy to cheer and support the team to the third place match, where we won bronze medal.”

Also adding his voice, Mascot Chief Coordinator, Mr. Muyiwa Fapetu thanked the duo of Mallam Dikko and Hon. Olopade for the great jobs they have been doing in sports generally saying their coming into the NSC has taken sports to greater heights.
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He said, their intervention in ensuring that Super Eagles got their landed properties, promised by the federal government and prompt payment of their match bonuses and allowances really helped to spur the team to glory but unfortunately, they couldn’t lift the trophy. Fapetu however believes that the Super Eagles are very close to lifting their fourth trophy which will definitely be in the next AFCON in East Africa especially with the duo of Dikko and Olopade in charge of the affairs at the NSC.

Meanwhile, Mr. Wale, who was elated on arrival alongside with his team, on Monday, at the Abuja International Airport, also praised the Super Eagles and the Coaching Crew led by Eric Chelle for their wonderful displays in Morocco.

His words, “We are proud of the Super Eagles and the Coaching Crew led by Eric Chelle for the wonderful feats in Morocco. Although, they didn’t qualify for the world cup, we still believe in them to deliver one day and we will continue to support them wherever they go.”

While also congratulating the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Mr. Owosheni called for continuity in the team. He also advised that preparation for the next AFCON in 2027 to be played in East Africa and co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda should start on time.

Finally, he urged them to start scouting more quality players in order to make the national team more competitive. “Our bench should be as good as our starting team and discovering new players will also help to take care of possibly injured or aging players in the team.”

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

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1 hour 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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