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Beach Volleyball: Nigeria eyes 2022 Commonwealth Games ticket
Nigeria Beach Volleyball team are set to battle for the sole ticket of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Nigeria will participate in this year’s Commonwealth Games Qualifiers in Accra, Ghana from 25th to 29th April, 2022.
According to the leader of delegation, Francis Imoudu, Nigeria is presenting teams in the men and women’s category.
He said Godwin Shekerau (Kano Pillars VC) and Hilary Simon (Nigeria Customs Service VC) will represent the country in the men’s category NSCDC duo, Albertina Francis and Happy Wushilang battles in the women’s category.
Imoudu revealed that the booking the Commonwealth Games slot will help cover up for missing the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
He said, “I am excited Nigeria is presenting teams in the men and women’s category because we have the caliber of players that can compete at the world stage.
“Godwin Shekerau is one of the most experienced players in country while his partner, Hilary Simon is another respected player. With the level of preparations for both teams, we are battle ready to take on other African teams.
“The coach, Kayode Ajilore is a veteran in the game of beach volleyball and has played on the beach court for over a decade. His wealth of experience will go a long way in the team.”
Imoudu commended the Nigeria Beach Volleyball Commission led by Engineer Musa Nimrod and other members of the commission for their support and timely encouragements.
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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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