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Africa School Games Gain Momentum as LOC, ANOCA and VP Signal Hosting Readiness
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria’s readiness to host the 2027 African School Games got another strong endorsement from the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) on Tuesday, after a strategic working session in Abuja.
Nigeria’s 2027 African School Games hosting journey entered its next gear, after a collaborative meeting between the ANOCA African School Games Coordination Commission and the Local Organizing Committee for the Games, led by its chairman, Mr. Lekan Abari. The session, which took place at the ANOCA Secretariat in Abuja, marked the first major technical review since Nigeria was awarded the hosting rights in 2025.
Abari delivered a detailed 46-slide hosting overview that covered governance, venues, logistics, and legacy plans. He outlined the structure of the LOC and its subcommittees, each tasked with specific aspects of the Games’ delivery.
The presentation mapped out key competition and non-competition venues across Abuja. The Moshood Abiola National Stadium is designated as the main stadium for ceremonies, athletics and other sports events. Transcorp Hilton Abuja will be utilized for accommodation of officials and stakeholders. Jabi Lake is the proposed venue for canoeing events. Games Village and University of Abuja will serve as athletes’ camp and accommodation.
Abari also announced the proposed dates for the Games: 22nd August to 4th September 2027. The 14-day window was selected after weighing factors including Nigeria’s political calendar, weather patterns, and the global school calendar to maximize athlete and spectator turnout.
ANOCA African School Games Coordination Commission Chairman, Joao Da Costa Manuel, responded positively after reviewing the presentation.
“I am satisfied and okay with the level of preparation the Local Organizing Committee are putting in place,” Da Costa Manuel said. He urged the LOC to maintain close monitoring of all preparations to ensure Abuja delivers a successful Games that sets the standard for future editions.
The African School Games is ANOCA’s flagship youth event, first held in Algeria in 2025 with 30+ African nations. Abuja 2027 will be the second edition and another chapter in Nigeria’s continuous success stories of hosting a continental multi-sport Games. Over 3,000 student-athletes aged 14-16 are expected across 20+ sports.
The ANOCA Coordination Commission will continue its working visit on Wednesday, 9th June 2026, with on-site inspections of the proposed venues. The team will assess the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package A and B, Jabi Lake, accommodation facilities, and the University of Abuja campus.
As ANOCA expresses confidence in the nation’s preparations, Nigeria moves closer to delivering Africa’s biggest school sports festival. The LOC stated it will continue work relentlessly to translate its blueprint into reality in the next 15 months.
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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