Sports
CRSG Sets To Fix Decaying Sports Facilities
Plans are underway by the Cross River State Government to fix the decaying sports infrastructure at the U.J. Esuene Stadium Calabar and across the state.
Disclosing this to sports journalists at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar soon after the closing ceremony of the South-South zonal elimination of the Nigeria under-15 National Youths Games to be held at Asaba, the Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu said since sports help to take the youths off the streets and enhanced their means of livelihood, his administration will do everything to ensuring that the state regains it’s lost glory in the area of sports development.
The Governor who was represented by his Special Adviser on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba said the intention of the government is to fix the decaying sports facilities in bits so as to create room for the state to attract hosting rights, for major Sporting events.
He commended the South-South zonal body for the choice of Calabar for the zonal elimination stressing that the development has paved the way for unity within the zone.
He stated that despite the short notice, the state government has done well to enhance the success of the elimination series.
At the end of the 3-day Championship, Cross River State bagged tickets in Female Soccer, Cricket, and Handball.
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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