BFC Daugavpils Secure Yakubu in Season-Long Loan Deal from Slovan Liberec

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8 months ago

February 9, 2026

Latvian top-flight side BFC Daugavpils have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Joel Yakubu on loan from Czech club Slovan Liberec until the end of the current season.

The 20-year-old attacker joins the Virslīga outfit in search of regular first-team football and valuable top-level experience as he continues his development in European football.

Slovan Liberec approved the loan move as part of a clear development plan aimed at giving the young forward more consistent playing time in a competitive league environment.

Club officials believe the move will help Yakubu sharpen his match fitness, confidence and overall game exposure at the senior level.

Yakubu, who marked his 20th birthday just last week, is understood to be highly motivated and eager to make an immediate impact with his new club.

The Nigerian forward is now expected to link up with his new teammates at BFC Daugavpils, where he will be looking to prove himself and push for a breakthrough season in Latvia’s top division.

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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6 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

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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