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JGIYC 2024: CONAC FC Thrash Shepsy FC in Abuja

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2 years ago

April 14, 2024

The Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion Football Club (CONAC FC) defeated Shepsy FC 5-1 as part of activities of the 2024 Joshua Generation.

International Youth Conference (JGIYC)
The game played at the MKO Abiola National Stadium saw Shepsy FC opening the scoring to the shock of the audience.
As the game went on, the hosts took the initiative and took control of the game to run away with a 5-1 victory.

Speaking after the game, the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev’d Dr Henry Ndukuba praised the team for their win.

“It was a good game and we are proud to see how good they are. We are believing God to make this team a talking point in the country and beyond,” he said.

Similarly, the coordinating Bishop of CONAC FC, Rt. Revd. Dr Olusola Akanbi who is the bishop of Offa Diocese and a footballer himself said the dream is to showcase the team to the international community and see their dreams coming to reality.

“They played very well and it is a good test. This is not the first game they are playing, they played against Nasarawa United recently. We are believing they will play top friendly matches so that they can keep in shape and we are doing everything within our power to expose them outside Nigeria.

“Hopefully before the end of this year, we expect some of our members coming from abroad to see how some of them can play outside Nigeria and see their dreams come to pass,” he said.

CONAC FC is an offshoot of the Joshua Generation International Youth Conference which is an annual youth conference for all young persons who want to discover their purpose and take up the mountain of influence being organized by the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion.

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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase

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7 hours ago

October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.

The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.

Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.

Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.

For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.

President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.

The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.

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