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Hostilities Begin As 2nd Edition Of National Beach Volleyball Kick-Start In Abuja

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3 years ago

April 14, 2023

…..Expect More Improvement-DCP Hasso

Joel Ajayi

It was full of excitement at the Jabi Lake in the federal capital Territory FCT as the first phase of the 2023 National Beach Volleyball/Star Tour season kicked start in grand style.

A total of 36 teams comprised of male and female teams are squaring each other at the most popular and fascinating Jabi Lake in Abuja.

Speaking after the technical meeting for the event, the Board member of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, DCP Stephen Hasso (rtd) assured Nigerians to expect more improvement in that will bring more growth to the game of volleyball in Nigeria and beyond.

He said the objective of the tournament is to raise players that will represent the country in African beach volleyball and international beach volleyball

According to him, we expect improvement from the 1st edition, because the team has been seeded, last year was an open tour, but this year team has been seeded into the open tour and star tour and we have 10 teams in the star tour as 10 teams will equally slug it out in the open tour.

In the first game of the tourney for the Open Tour, Owena Spikers of Akure defeated Jabi Lakers 2-0 as 1st set ended 21-8 while 2nd set ended 21-10 in favor of the Akure team.

Also, Nyanya Spikers, beat the Pro Spikers (2-0) with (21-18), (21-18) in the first and second sets.

The 36 participating teams include, Men team in (Star Tour) include; Games Village, Kada Kings, Kada Stars

Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Correctional Services, Equity Spikers, LifeCamp VC, G-Ranks Spikers, Samba Boys and Caliphate Spikers of Sokoto

As for Men (Open Tour), the team includes, Jabi Lakers, Pro Spikers, Owena Spikers, Nyanya Spikers, UCEM of Enugu, Kada Prince I, Kada Prince II, Young Stars of Asaba, Star Spikers, Legend Spikers, Rhino Spikers I, Rhino Spikers II, Sword VC, Osun Spikers, Plateau Rocks and BC Spikers

In women’s games, Kada Emeralds, Nigeria Customs Service, Taraba Spikers

Niger Brass, Adamawa Spikers, Owena Spikers, Legend Spikers, Garden City, Sword VC, and Osun Spikers.

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

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10 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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