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FG To Inaugurate New AFN Board Today

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5 years ago

June 15, 2021

Joel Ajayi

The federal government will on today Tuesday inaugurated the new board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN at the media center of the Moshood Abiola stadium in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the Secretary General of the federation, Prince Adisa Beyioku, the inauguration will commence at 10am.

‘The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare will inaugurate the new board of the AFN at 10am on Tuesday June 15, 2021 at the media center at the Moshood Abiola stadium,’ said Beyioku.

The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr Habu Gumel will also be at the inauguration.

Chief Okowa was elected president of the AFN at an elective congress of the federation on Monday with Tafida Gadzama, a member of the Sydney 2000 Olympics gold-winning 4x400m relay team was elected the first vice president.

Former African record holder in the triple jump and 1995 African Games champion Rosa Collins was elected the second vice president. The new board of the AFN will serve for the next four years (2021-2025). On Tuesday.

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

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4 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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