Sports
Expect the Best From Us, Para-Powerlifting Federation President Assures Nigerians
Joel Ajayi
Newly elected President of the Nigeria Para-Powerlifting Federation, Kingsley James Awodi, has assured Nigerians that his administration will deliver excellence and take the sport to greater heights through talent discovery, improved athlete welfare, and strategic development initiatives.
Speaking after his election on Wednesday in Abuja Awodi said Nigerians should expect outstanding performances from the federation, stressing that the new board is committed to sustaining the country’s dominance in para-powerlifting on the global stage.
According to him, one of the major priorities of his administration will be organising regular open trials to discover and nurture new talents across the country.
“We will organise open trials and ensure we recruit athletes, giving them the opportunity to showcase their talents. Through this process, we will discover many more athletes who can represent Nigeria at the highest level,” he said.
Awodi also pledged to intensify efforts toward attracting sponsors and partners to provide modern equipment and training facilities that will help athletes prepare adequately for international competitions.
“Nigerians should expect the best from us. We will continue to pursue sponsorship opportunities to secure equipment and facilities that will enhance training and performance,” he added.
The federation president noted that his team is not under pressure, emphasizing that passion for service remains their driving force.
“We are not under pressure because we enjoy what we are doing. When you love what you do, pressure becomes easier to manage,” he stated.
Awodi also commended the leadership of the National Sports Commission, particularly Chairman Shehu Dikko and Director General Bukola Olopade, for their efforts in developing sports in Nigeria.
Sports
11 Days to AACT 2026: Munir Tijjani Assures of Nigeria’s Readiness, Government Support
Joel Ajayi
With 11 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), the championship consultant, Munir Tijjani, has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparedness to host the continental women’s golf championship, citing the support of government agencies and key stakeholders.
Tijjani said preparations were progressing with the cooperation of relevant institutions and stakeholders, expressing optimism that Nigeria would deliver a successful championship that showcases the country’s organisational capacity and hospitality to participating African nations.
He noted that the support received from government agencies and other partners had been important to the preparations, helping to strengthen coordination and the arrangements required to welcome teams from across the continent.
The AACT consultant also assured participating countries and golfers that the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja would be open for the championship, expressing confidence in the venue’s readiness to host the competition.
The assurance comes as preparations enter their final phase ahead of the tournament, which will bring together women golfers representing their countries in a contest for continental honours.
For Nigeria, hosting the championship offers an opportunity to promote women’s golf, strengthen sporting relationships across Africa and showcase the country as a destination for international sporting events.
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 Abuja golf course, with about 30 African countries expected to participate.
Under the slogan “Uniting Africa through the greens,” the championship aims to bring African nations together through women’s golf while creating opportunities for cultural exchange, tourism and broader continental cooperation.
With 11 days remaining, the Local Organising Committee and its partners are intensifying final preparations to ensure Nigeria welcomes Africa for a memorable championship.
11 DAYS TO GO.
AACT 2026: UNITING AFRICA THROUGH THE GREENS.
AFRICA IS COMING TO ABUJA.
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