Sports
Dare Applauds Anyanacho Beirut Feat, Charges for Tokyo Medal
Minister of Sports has commended the recent performances of Tokyo bound Elizabeth Anyanacho, who just returned with a gold medal from the World Taekwondo G-2 ranked Beirut Open after winning a silver medal at the World Taekwondo G-4 ranked 2021 African Taekwondo Championships in Dakar a fortnight ago.
The duo of Elizabeth Anyanacho and Olympic medalist Chika Chukwumerije paid the visit to Mr Sunday Dare at the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports to thank the Honourable Minister for the role the ministry played in ensuring Elizabeth attended the last two preparatory events before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
The Honourable Minister also handed the 22-year old Elizabeth to veteran Olympian, Funke Oshonaike, urging the seven-time Olympian to serve as a positive mentor to the Olympic debutant.
Elizabeth Anyanacho will be competing in her first Olympics, when she steps into the ring on 26th July 2021 to compete in the female -67kg.
It will be the first time in 16 years, and second time ever, that a female Nigerian will represent the country at the Olympics in the sport of Taekwondo.
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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