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Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament: Pinnick Inaugurates Committee
The Quest to host a successful Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament in Lagos began with the Inauguration of the committee by NFF President/FIFA Council member; Amaju Pinnick.
The virtual meeting started at exactly 11am with all Local Organising Members were in attendance to show readiness to stage a tournament of repute.
According to the the FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick “Everyone here is selected based on merit for this national call and I’m confident that you will deliver with utmost efficiency. Aisha Buhari name stands for Integrity and the tournament must live up to that integrity.”
Pinnick expects periodic reports before the tournament starts and to interface with Lagos state government as the host.
The tournament will be yearly and the
LOC is expected to organise a befiting tournament that can stand the test of time sustainably.
Bar. Seyi Akinwunmi who is the Chairman of the committee will Inaugurate different sub-committee that will ensure smooth execution of the tournament.
According to the Chairman of the committee, he appreciated the FIFA Council member for the confidence imposed on the Committee and assured him of leading the team right in unity and as A TEAM.
“I understand your expectation as the FIFA Council member and we will deliver Accordingly” he concluded.
The Committee members include:
Seyi Akinwunmi – Chairman
LASG Nominee – Vice chairman
Ibrahim Gusau – member
Aisha Falode – Director of Organisation
Amina Daura – Deputy Director of Organisation
Margaret Icheen – Member
Ayo Omidiran – Member
Umar Baba – Member
Chisom Ezeoke – Member
Kemi Areola – Member
Ademola Olajire – Member
Ufuoma McDermott – Member
Ese Okpomo – Member
Yinka Olagbemiro – Member
Kola Daniel – Member
Ruth David Secretary
Kamal Mohammed – Member.
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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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