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FCT Agog, As Darts National Open Tournament Commence August 18th

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5 years ago

August 13, 2021

Abuja, Nigeria’s Capital City will from Friday, Aug. 18th to Aug. 22th 2020, bubble as Darts athletes across the 36 states including FCT, military and paramilitary clubs will storm the MKO Abiola Stadium in in the federal capita for the 4-day Gbobal Harmony Envoy International Initiatives (GHEII) National Open Championship.

The Darts Federation of Nigeria (DFN), Secretary General of the federation, Etim Udokang, revealed this on Wednesday in Abuja, that the championship would hold from Aug. 18 to Aug. 22.

Udokang advised states and clubs to pay up their 2021 affliction fee ahead of the championship, which would hold at the Velodrome of the National Stadium, Abuja.

He said that the national championship was sponsored by Gbobal Harmony Envoy International Initiatives (GHEII).

According to him, in line with the federation’s approved rules and regulations, only players whose states and clubs have paid the 2021 annual affiliation fee of N20, 000 will be eligible to participate.

“The event is 501 singles for male and female (that is the terminology in Darts game).

“We are expecting six players per state and club, which is three male and three female from the 36 states including FCT, military and paramilitary clubs to participate.

“The championship will help to discover talents that will be used for future international championships.

“The entry fee is N2, 000 per player,” he said.

He said that the championship was aimed at keeping the players in good shapes ahead of the major championships.

“This is the first prestigious darts championship with high cash prize spread from first to eight positions, “he said.

Udokang said that states and clubs would be responsible for the accommodation and transportation of their players.

NAN reports that the prize money for first position is N90, 000, second N70, 000 and third N 50,000 in the male category.

In the female category, the prize is N70, 000 for first position, second N50, 000 and third N30, 000.

(NAN)

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First Lady Tinubu Tees Off AACT 2026, Calls for African Women’s Unity

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November 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged participating African Ladies golfers to uphold sportsmanship, integrity, and African unity.

She spoke at the ceremonial tee-off of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

Tinubu noted that the championship’s theme, “Uniting Africa Through the Greens”, reflected golf’s ability to transcend national and cultural boundaries while promoting friendship, sisterhood and a shared African identity.

She urged the participating golfers to compete with passion and integrity, adding: “To our remarkable female golfers, you are an inspiration to women everywhere. Play with passion, compete with integrity and let sportsmanship guide every stroke.”

The First Lady welcomed foreign delegates and participants, encouraging them to explore Nigeria’s landmarks, culture and hospitality during their stay.

Senator Tinubu commended LGAN President and Chairperson, Local Organising Committee, 2026 AACT, Dr Lami Onayi Ahmed, the Association’s executive council, and local Organising Committee for their efforts in bringing the continental championship to Nigeria.

She also commended the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) for its initiative to introduce 300 girls to golf as part of AACT programmes.

Tinubu said the Girls in Golf initiative Legacy Project would create opportunities for young girls to participate in the sport and develop the next generation of female golfers.

“As a mother and advocate for women and girls, I commend the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria for the Girls in Golf Legacy Project, which will introduce 300 young girls to golf across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria and open new opportunities for the next generation,” she said.

She subsequently declared the championship open and performed the ceremonial tee-off.
Earlier, Lami Ahmed said hosting the championship for the third time was both an honour and a responsibility for Nigeria.

She said the tournament provided an opportunity to strengthen relationships among African countries through golf, despite differences in nationalities, languages and cultures.

“Though we compete under different flags, we remain united as one African family,” she said.
Ahmed described the Girls in Golf initiative Legacy Project as a major part of the association’s long-term commitment to growing the sport, saying it would expose 300 girls across the six geopolitical zones to the opportunities and values of golf.

She added that while the championship would produce winners, its lasting significance would lie in the friendships established, unity strengthened, and young girls inspired.

“As we begin this historic championship, let us remember the trophies will find their winners, but the friendships we build, the unity we strengthen and the young girls we inspire will remain our greatest victory,” she said.

Nigeria is hosting the continental women’s golf championship for the third time, bringing together female golfers from across 20 African countries to compete and promote the development of the sport.

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