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All-Stars Int’l Veterans Invitational Tournament: Siasia Inspires Capital City Club To Victory
The fifth edition of the All Stars International Veterans Invitational Tournament kicked off in style, with Capital City Club recording a convincing 2-0 win over Capital Sportif FC.
This impressive victory marks the team’s second consecutive appearance in the tournament, having fallen by the wayside in the group stages of their debut season.
Inspired by the presence of legendary coach and ex Super Eagles’ star Samson Siasia, Capital City Club dominated the match, with Ebuka Ozochukwu scoring a goal in each half to seal the win.
Ozochukwu’s clinical finishing proved to be the difference between the two teams, as Capital City Club ran away with a comfortable 2-0 victory.
The tournament, which features veteran players from various clubs across the region, aims to promote healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship, and camaraderie among participants.
In his post match reaction, stand-in Captain of the team, Jonathan Aleghe said: Samson Siasia is a true Veteran and a household name when it comes to football in the country.
“We greatly benefited from his wealth of experience and I must say we’re very lucky and proud to have him play for us this season.”
With their winning start, Capital City Club sets its sights on the next challenge in the competition.
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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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