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Inclusion of physically challenged Persons in ABL Unity Tournament bring more joy to us-Coaches

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3 years ago

July 28, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The People living with disability in the country has applauded the inclusion of physically challenged persons in the country to the ongoing Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi ABL Football Unity tournament, saying that the gestures indeed, bring more joy to the communities.
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The maiden edition of ABL FCT Unity football championship is aimed to foster unity and discover grassroot talents for the national teams.

The tournament, ABL FCT Unity football championship, started on July 8th of July and will climax on Saturday 29th July 2023 with over 1,200 young footballers. 80 teams in the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been slugging it at the ABL championship, which is now in quarter-finals stage.

Speaking on Thursday, in Abuja, during the game between National Deaf team and Kicker FC coach of FCT para-soccer, Umar Jimba, who was overwhelmed by the organizer’s gesture for allowing PLWD play football tournament with able people expressed that, the game indeed brought more joy to the entire disable community.

She said: “We are very overwhelmed because ABL Unity tournament track record speaks for itself, the founder has been trying a lot to assist the less priviledge people and we are happy about it.

“No doubt, the disable community will be more happy to be part of this tournament.”

Also speaking, was the coach of Nigeria National deaf team, Coach Timothy Simon, who appreciated the organizer for the initiative that is putting smiles on the faces of PLWD in the country.

However, he urged the organizer to continuously help the disable communities, revealing that the gesture remain a plus in the life of people living with disabilities in the country.

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

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22 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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