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Drama, Upsets, and Farewells Light Up Fourth Week Of All Stars Veterans Invitational Tournament
Matchday 4 of the All Stars Invitational Veterans Tournament exploded with shocks, comebacks, and high-stakes drama, as the battle for automatic qualification spots reached fever pitch. It was a day where underdogs bit back, favourites stumbled, and hopes rose and crashed in spectacular fashion.
All Stars International bounced back in style after their previous draw and a win, edging Nurudeen FC 3-2 in a pulsating contest. With NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, fondly called Dikkodinho, pulling the strings in midfield, the star-studded side showed grit and class to grab a much-needed win and keep their quarterfinal hopes alive.
Like Minds All Stars also revived their campaign, edging All Stars UATH 1-0 courtesy of a calm finish by Okam Okam, while Zee Michael’s hopes of progressing were dashed following a narrow 1-0 loss to Karu All Stars, with Akin Ropo netting the match-winner.
In one of the most thrilling encounters of the day, Nyanya All Stars and Lugbe All Stars served up a classic. Needing a win, both sides fought tooth and nail. After Nyanya took an early lead, Lugbe responded with two quick goals within 15 minutes, flipping the script and igniting dreams of qualification. But in a stunning second-half turnaround, Nyanya rose like a phoenix, scoring twice to seal a remarkable 3-2 comeback and shatter Lugbe’s hopes of advancing.
Before the match between Apo Fitness Club and New Karu, the tournament paused to honour the late goalkeeping legend Peter Rufai, with a solemn one-minute silence observed in his memory.
On the pitch, Apo Fitness found themselves on edge—a win, draw, and loss left their qualification hanging in the balance. A tense 1-1 draw against New Karu added to their uncertainty, forcing them to rely on other results to determine their fate.
As for Ocean XI, their campaign came to an end after a series of draws left them short of the mark, signaling an early exit and a chance to regroup for the next edition.
With one matchday left, the All Stars Invitational Veterans Tournament is shaping up to be a story of bold comebacks, broken dreams, and unforgettable moments. As the dust settles on a pulsating Matchday 4, the battle lines are drawn, and the final group stage drama promises even more fireworks.
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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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