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Kano Pillars, Niger FC Shine Bright on Matchday One as Amputee Football Championship Kicks Off
Joel Ajayi
Defending champions Kano Pillars began their title defense in style, dominating Matchday One with impressive performances despite being scheduled to play two matches on the same day.
In a thrilling opening encounter, Kano Pillars edged Plateau State FC 2–1 in a fiercely contested battle. Pillars took the lead through Bethel Emmanuel, but Abdullahi Mohammed equalized for Plateau to restore parity. However, like a cat with nine lives, Pillars fought back strongly, with Emmanuel striking again to seal his brace and hand his team a well-deserved victory.
In the second match of the day, debutants Gida Gida FC gave a spirited performance but fell short against the more experienced Niger FC, who managed to snatch a 1–0 win courtesy of a decisive strike from Mohammed Nasiru.
Meanwhile, Kaduna FC could not withstand the relentless pressure from a rampaging Kano Pillars side, who cruised to a convincing 3–0 victory in the final match of the day, further asserting their dominance in the competition.
Speaking after the matches, Paul Maduakor, President of the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation, described the ongoing championship as an important platform for scouting players ahead of the Amputee Football World Cup.
“I am impressed with the level of organization and the enthusiasm shown by the participants,” Maduakor said. “We are confident that from this competition, we will select some of the best talents to represent Nigeria at the World Cup while also blending in promising new players coming through the ranks.”
The Technical Director, Victor Nwenwe, also lauded the quality of play and commended the performance of the new teams competing for the first time, noting that the competition’s standard continues to rise each year.
“The level of play has been impressive. The new teams have shown great potential, and we’re hopeful of discovering top talents among them,” he said.
Matchday 2 Fixtures
Niger State FC vs. Phoenix FC – 10:00 a.m.
Plateau State FC vs. Kaduna State FC – 12:00 p.m.
Gida Gida FC vs. Phoenix FC – 2:00 p.m.
Six teams are participating in this year’s competition: Kano Pillars, Kaduna FC, Niger FC, Plateau FC, Gida Gida FC, and Kano Pillars 2.
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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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