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FCT Coaches Return Chairman as First Vice Chairman, Others Lose Positions Despite Being Unopposed

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1 year ago

June 15, 2025

Coach Bartholomew David was, over the weekend, returned as Chairman of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, following the conclusion of the 2025 executive elections.

Though unopposed, Coach Bartholomew needed to satisfy the constitutional requirement of securing 75 percent of the votes cast to emerge victorious. He did so convincingly, garnering 22 out of 22 votes, thereby earning a fresh four-year mandate to lead the association.

However, the election dealt a surprising blow to several incumbent officials who also contested unopposed but failed to meet the same 75 percent threshold. Most notably, National U20 Women’s Assistant Coach Mansur Abdullahi was voted out as First Vice Chairman. Despite running without opposition, Mansur secured only 6 out of 22 votes, ending his four-year tenure.

Similarly, Coaches Jibril Yusuf Kenny and Mike Atah also lost their re-election bids despite being the sole candidates for their respective positions. Coach Kenny Owojiri, currently serving as the Leader of the Abuja Municipal Coaches Council, also failed to muster the required votes to return to office.

In contrast, some positions saw competitive contests. Coaches Mary Godspower and Isah Mohammed emerged victorious in contested elections for the positions of Welfare Officer and Assistant Secretary, respectively.

Meanwhile, Paul Tanko, Adanna Nwaneri Nna, and Hajia Bilikis Tijani were re-elected as Auditor, Welfare Officer, and Treasurer.

In his acceptance speech, Chairman Bartholomew David thanked the members for their confidence and urged the newly elected executives to rededicate themselves to service. “The voice of the people has been heard. Now is the time to work harder,” he stated.

Chairman of the electoral committee, Samuel Abimbola, commended all members for conducting themselves in an orderly and peaceful manner throughout the election process.

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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23 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

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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