Sports
Int’l World Sports Day: Chairman House Committee on Sports Assures Nigerians Of Sports Fostering Positive Change
Joel Ajayi
The Chairman House Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu assured Nigerians that sports under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will bring smiles to the faces of the citizens.
The Honourable representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal constituency in the House of Representatives said the Federal Government investment in sports will bring back the good old days when the most populous African country dominated at the international competitions.
He said, “As we mark the International Day of Sports today, we like to recognize the power of sports in fostering positive change, bridging barriers and unifying factor of the country.
“This day is joy just a celebration but also an opportunity to bring attention to the achievements of our athletes and inspire the new generation to achieve better results than what we have in the past”.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for significantly increasing the budget for the National Sports Commission in 2025.
He said, “We must applaud President Bola Tinubu for increasing the budget for Sports in 2025 to N94 billion. This, no doubt, will help sports grow which will reflect in the country’s performance at international competitions”.
Amadu expressed confidence that the Super Eagles can qualify for the 2026FIFA World Cup co-hosted by USA, Canada, and Mexico.
He added, “As for football, despite not-too-good performance, we, at the national assembly still believe that the Super Eagles can still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.” Mai Palace as he is fondly called by his admirers said.
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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