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Excitement As 2022 Edition of Turf Arena PFA Games kick off on Tuesday

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4 years ago

November 20, 2022

..As Teams talk tough

Joel Ajayi

The teams will participates in the seven sports which include Football 7 aside, coed volleyball 6×6, Table tennis, Snooker, scrabble, Chess and team bonding games.
Speaking at the Press briefing and draw for the games on Saturday, the coordinator of Turf Arena Pension Fund Administration PFA Games Oladapo Oluwatope said every modality, measure are in place for the success of the games.

Speaking on the importance of the games, coordinator said the aim of the tournament is to bring pension Industry together to interact, share ideas, have fun and enjoying themselves.

According to him, we are looking forward for good atmosphere, team bonding between PFA’s. I know there is series of challenging amongst PFA where they have to complete for customers but this is just avenue for them to get to know each other’s, blend, have fun.

“The event starts November 22nd, Tuesday, it’s a five days event to end November 26th Saturday.

“The games will come up between hours of 5:30pm to 8:00pm every day, but the Saturday games Start 2:00pm in the afternoon where we open to have final where we are going to play a lot of team bonding games.”

Mr Oluwatope, then charged all the participating to be be punctual and abide by the rules, to have a smooth 2022 edition of the games.Speaking ahead of the games, the representative of FCMB pension Mr Biodun Akande boasted that the Premium Pension was crowned the champion of Turf Arena PFA football tournament last year simply because FCMB Pension was absent, saying everything are in place to dethrones them in 2nd edition.
“Unfortunately we are not in the last year games this will be our first time of participating.

“Our expectations, we expect a well organized event, so that aim and objectives of the games be achieve.

“In terms of personal expectations as a team, premium won last year because we were not here I am sure we are coming to displace them and dethrones them, I am sure.”

Also, the first runners up of the the 1st edition of the Turf Arena PFA football tournament Trust fund pension limited Henry Chuku Obasi vowed to gun for top position as second edition of the games kick of come Tuesday inside popular turf Arena sporting facility in the Federal Capital Territory Mr Chuks Obasi, said his team narrowly miss the top position last year but has put everything in place to ensure they come top this year.

However, the participating team include Trust pension Fund, Tangerine APT pension, Norrenberger Pensions, FCMB, Premium Pension, let play and others.

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AACT 2026: Nana Abubakar Promises World-Class Catering, Nigerian Hospitality

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40 mins ago

October 28, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria – With five days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Chairperson of the Catering and Refreshment Committee, Nana Abubakar, has assured visiting golfers, officials and guests of a memorable Nigerian experience, with local delicacies, entertainment and carefully coordinated catering arrangements planned for the continental championship.

Abubakar, who is also Treasurer of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), said the committee was working to ensure that visitors experience the richness of Nigerian cuisine and hospitality throughout their stay in Abuja.

She explained that the arrangements would go beyond providing meals and refreshments, with guests expected to enjoy Nigerian delicacies, cocktails and entertainment as part of the activities surrounding the championship.

The committee is also making provisions for golfers during practice sessions and while competing on the course, recognising the need to keep players refreshed and comfortable despite the potentially challenging weather conditions.

Abubakar said the arrangements were designed to ensure that players can concentrate on their games while receiving the necessary catering and refreshment support throughout the competition.

Beyond the golf course, the hospitality package will begin from the moment visitors arrive in Nigeria, with welcome packages and reception arrangements planned to give participating teams and other guests a warm introduction to the country.

The initiative reflects the Local Organising Committee’s determination to make AACT 2026 more than a sporting contest, using the championship to showcase Nigerian culture, cuisine, entertainment and hospitality to visitors from across Africa.

Nigeria will host the All Africa Challenge Trophy for the third time, following the 1996 edition at Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos and the 2010 championship at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.

The 2026 tournament is scheduled for November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, Abuja, with about 30 African countries expected to participate.

Under the slogan “Uniting Africa through the greens,” the championship will bring together women golfers from across the continent while creating opportunities for cultural exchange, tourism and stronger African relationships.

With five days remaining, the Catering and Refreshment Committee says it is preparing to serve up a distinctive Nigerian experience, combining sporting excellence with the warmth of the country’s renowned hospitality.

5 DAYS TO GO.

AACT 2026: UNITING AFRICA THROUGH THE GREENS.

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