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CAA U18/U20: We’re Excited to Welcome the First Arrivals – Arabinrin Atoyebi
Joel Ajayi
The Head of Protocol for the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, has expressed Nigeria’s excitement at receiving the first group of athletes arriving for the continental event.
Athletes from the Democratic Republic of Congo touched down in the early hours of Saturday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, becoming the first international delegation to arrive for the championships scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20 at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta.
The Congolese contingent was warmly received by the LOC Protocol Subcommittee, led by Arabinrin Atoyebi, in a ceremony marked by Nigerian hospitality and efficient coordination. The smooth arrival process set a positive tone for what is expected to be a well-organised and memorable event.
Speaking during the reception, Atoyebi stated, “We are excited to receive the first set of athletes arriving for the championship. This marks the beginning of what promises to be a historic and unforgettable competition. Our protocol teams are fully mobilised at the airports to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience for all delegations, in line with the National Sports Commission’s mandate for excellence.”
With just four days to go, the build-up to the much-anticipated championships has officially begun.
The African U18/U20 Athletics Championships will host elite young athletes from over 40 African countries, all competing for glory and national pride in what promises to be a vibrant showcase of talent and unity across the continent.
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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