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Gateway Games: FCT Falls to Ogun in Handball S/Final, Eyes Bronze Against Edo
Joel Ajayi
Team FCT on Monday suffered a narrow defeat to a superlative Ogun State side, missing out on a spot in the final of the handball event at the ongoing 2024 Gateway Games.
The semi-final clash, held at the Alake Sports Complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State, ended 29-25 in favour of the host state.
Despite a spirited performance, FCT could not overcome the firepower of Ogun, who capitalized on home support to edge through to the final.
Speaking after the match, FCT head coach, Ayo Joshua, expressed disappointment at the loss but remained optimistic ahead of the third-place fixture.
“We are not happy that we could not secure the final ticket, but that is part of the game. Now that we are fighting for bronze, we will leave no stone unturned to ensure victory against Edo in the third-place match,” Joshua said.
“Our target is to win, and come tomorrow, we are confident of recording a victory.”
FCT will battle Edo State for the bronze medal on Tuesday.
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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