Sports
AIN Football, Basketball tourneys: GSS Tundu-Wada Tackles GSS Mabushi Friday
Joel Ajayi
It will be the clash of titan Today’s Friday in Abuja, as three-day Amnesty International football and basketball tournament come to climax where Government Secondary School Tundu-Wada will tackle Government Secondary School Mabushi in the final.
On Thursday in the semifinal game,GSS Mabushi defeated GSS Wuse 4-0 to join the GSS Tundu-Wada who emerged winner of all the groups in the day one of the encounter.
It will be recalled that, six Government Secondary Schools which includes, GSS Kubwa, GSS Mabushi, GSS Zone 3, GSS Tundu Wada, GSS Garki and GSS Maitama started the championship put in place by Amnesty international to raise awareness about human rights and all we need to defend our human rights and to do that we need sports’ dynamism to champion the course of human rights in Nigeria.
The three day even have the theme: “Write for rights” in commemoration of international human rights day.
Speaking at the Country Director of Amnesty International Mrs Osai Ojigho said “We are using sports to send the message of solidarity to young people who do not have the opportunity to know their rights that are embedded in the constitution.
However, Amnesty with over 10million people is an international non-governmental organization with focus on human rights and over the years have been working round the clock campaigns for compliance with international laws and standards as well as mobilizing public opinion to generate pressure on where abuse takes place.
Sports
AACT 2026: Nana Abubakar Promises World-Class Catering, Nigerian Hospitality
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria – With five days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Chairperson of the Catering and Refreshment Committee, Nana Abubakar, has assured visiting golfers, officials and guests of a memorable Nigerian experience, with local delicacies, entertainment and carefully coordinated catering arrangements planned for the continental championship.
Abubakar, who is also Treasurer of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), said the committee was working to ensure that visitors experience the richness of Nigerian cuisine and hospitality throughout their stay in Abuja.
She explained that the arrangements would go beyond providing meals and refreshments, with guests expected to enjoy Nigerian delicacies, cocktails and entertainment as part of the activities surrounding the championship.
The committee is also making provisions for golfers during practice sessions and while competing on the course, recognising the need to keep players refreshed and comfortable despite the potentially challenging weather conditions.
Abubakar said the arrangements were designed to ensure that players can concentrate on their games while receiving the necessary catering and refreshment support throughout the competition.
Beyond the golf course, the hospitality package will begin from the moment visitors arrive in Nigeria, with welcome packages and reception arrangements planned to give participating teams and other guests a warm introduction to the country.
The initiative reflects the Local Organising Committee’s determination to make AACT 2026 more than a sporting contest, using the championship to showcase Nigerian culture, cuisine, entertainment and hospitality to visitors from across Africa.
Nigeria will host the All Africa Challenge Trophy for the third time, following the 1996 edition at Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos and the 2010 championship at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
The 2026 tournament is scheduled for November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, Abuja, with about 30 African countries expected to participate.
Under the slogan “Uniting Africa through the greens,” the championship will bring together women golfers from across the continent while creating opportunities for cultural exchange, tourism and stronger African relationships.
With five days remaining, the Catering and Refreshment Committee says it is preparing to serve up a distinctive Nigerian experience, combining sporting excellence with the warmth of the country’s renowned hospitality.
5 DAYS TO GO.
AACT 2026: UNITING AFRICA THROUGH THE GREENS.
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