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BWF Council Seat a Catalyst for Badminton Growth-Orbih
Joel Ajayi
The newly elected member of Badminton World Council Seat and President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih, has stated that his recent election into the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Council will significantly contribute to the growth and development of badminton in Nigeria and Africa.
Speaking to Journalists on Friday in Abuja, Orbih described the victory as a major step forward for the sport in the region.
“Securing this position is a great development for the growth of badminton in Nigeria and across Africa,” he said.
However, he was quick to clarify the scope of his new role. “When I was campaigning for the position, I initially thought I would be representing Nigeria or Africa. But we were made to understand that once elected, you no longer represent just your country or continent—you represent the world,” he explained.
Orbih is now one of only two Africans serving on the 20-member BWF Council, a body tasked with shaping global policies and making key decisions to drive the sport forward.
“Our focus is to create and implement policies that will enable rapid growth and global development of the game,” he said. “And when progress happens at that level, it positively affects everyone—every country and every continent.”
He expressed optimism about the future, noting the impressive calibre of individuals on the current BWF Council.
“The people in this council give me a lot of confidence. I believe we’re going to build on what has already been achieved and push the sport to greater heights. The outlook is very positive,” Orbih concluded.
Sports
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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