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FCT Steering Committee Commences Screening of Sports Association Board Aspirants
The screening of prospective board members for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Sports Associations elections has commenced in Abuja.
The exercise, conducted by the FCT Steering Committee, began on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the FCT Sports Department and is expected to last five days.
On the opening day, candidates from eight sports associations appeared before the committee for screening. The sports included athletics, basketball, table tennis, badminton, golf, boxing, gymnastics, and handball.
The exercise continued on Friday with candidates from judo, karate, and scrabble undergoing the screening process.
Screening is scheduled to resume on Monday with representatives from archery, cricket, taekwondo, traditional sports, kickboxing, tennis, hockey, and darts expected to appear before the committee.
On Tuesday, candidates representing rugby, wrestling, baseball, parasports, and volleyball will conclude the exercise.
The screening committee is chaired by Mr. Godwin Bamigboye, with Mr. Agbor Clinton serving as secretary. Other members of the committee include Dr. Charles Agadu, Mr. Iyiola Ogundele, Dr. Mrs. Whoba Esther, Hon. Albert Atiwurcha, Niyi Busari, Uche Nwudoh, Adakole Jones, and Dave Jegede.
During the screening sessions, committee members assess each candidate and award scores based on their performance and qualifications.
Successful candidates are expected to be inaugurated as board members of their respective sports associations after the elections, the date for which is yet to be announced.
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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