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Former NFF boss, Applauds NNL leadership, insists on good officiating

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1 year ago

May 20, 2025

Joel Ajayi

Joel Ajayi Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick has commended the leadership of the Nigerian National League led by George Aluo for the various reforms it has brought to the league to make it really the most important league in the country.

The former FIFA/CAF Executive Board member who was at Mobolaji Anthony Arena Onikan Lagos to watch the NNL Matchday 12 between Smart City and Warri Wolves was full of excitement for the quality of organization and play displayed by the two teams.

The former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) boss however charged the league body to continue that officiating remains top notch insisting that any referee found wanting must be shown the exit door.

“Good job you guys are doing…the quality of the league is quite high but you must ensure the referees are doing their job well. You must ensure those who are not ready to officiate well are not part of the league.”

Amaju said even as he hailed Smart City and Warri Wolves for their impressive performance.Pinnick, known for his influence in African football administration, noted that the league’s development is crucial for nurturing local talents and restoring Nigeria’s dominance on the continent.

It is recalled that two of Nigeria’s football greats, Kanu Nwankwo and Victor Ikpeba also threw their weight behind the ongoing transformation of the Nigerian National League (NNL).

Both Warri Wolves and Smart City are on the verge of qualifying for the NNL Super Eight billed for next month.

The Match Day 15 encounter between the two teams ended in a 1–1 draw.

The presence and endorsements of these legends and administrators continue to boost the league’s visibility and attract further attention to grassroots and developmental football across the country

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

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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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