Ex-Water FC of Abuja star Adewale Oladoye scores on European debut for Belgian side Gent.

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5 years ago

August 5, 2021

It was a dream debut for Former Flying Eagles midfielder Adewale Oladoye as he scored in Gent’s Uefa European conference league qualificatiom match against RSF of latvia.

The highly rated former Water FC of Abuja defensive midfielder opened the come back for his belgian side in their two all draw with the latvian side.

Oladole’s well taken goal was scored in the 52nd minute before dutch striker tarik Tissoudalli completed the comeback in the 77th minute.

The belgian side who dominated the game for the entire 90 miniutes have all to do in the return leg to ensure their place in the next round.

But the 19 year old Oladole who was a delight in the middle of the park was in action for the entire ninety minutes of the game.

The 6ft midfielder who has drawn huge comparison with Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi is widely expected to break into the limelight this season in the Belgian top flight.

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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase

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9 hours ago

October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.

The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.

Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.

Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.

For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.

President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.

The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.

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