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Expect a Fantastic Game and Fun-Filled Football Saturday, Say Barca and African Legends
Joel Ajayi
Football fans are in for a treat this Saturday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, as the Barca Legends take on the African Legends in the much-anticipated Battle of the Legends — a thrilling encounter organized by the ATOM Foundation.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the event, Barca Legends captain Gaizka Mendieta promised fans an exciting and entertaining display of football.
“We are looking forward to a fantastic game. It’s always special to be back on the pitch, especially playing in front of passionate Nigerian fans,” Mendieta said.
On his part, Dele Aiyenugba, representing the African Legends, assured that his team is ready for the challenge. “We’re here to have fun and give the fans something to remember. It’s going to be a great day of football and camaraderie,” he stated.
The Battle of the Legends, now in its second edition, is not just about football but also about impact.
The ATOM Foundation has dedicated this year’s edition to promoting its social cause — “Keep Her Learning”, an initiative focused on menstrual health education and hygiene for the girl child.
Speaking on behalf of ATOM, Dr. Zainab Mohammed, a medical consultant, highlighted the Foundation’s goal of reaching 20,000 schoolgirls aged 10 to 18 with menstrual health education and free sanitary products.
“Many girls in rural areas suffer from period poverty, lacking access to sanitary materials and clean water. This leads to stigma and missed school days. Our mission is to ensure that no girl misses school or feels ashamed because of her menstruation,” she explained.
Dr. Mohammed added that the Foundation will identify 50 public schools in underserved communities, provide sanitary kits, and train teachers and community health workers to support menstrual hygiene management. The project will also establish “Keep Her Learning” clubs in schools, creating safe spaces for girls to access support and information.
Saturday’s game will not only bring together football greats from Europe and Africa but will also unite fans behind a meaningful cause — using the power of sports to uplift and empower the girl child.
With excitement building and legends ready to thrill, Abuja is set for a fantastic football Saturday filled with fun, goals, and purpose.
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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