Sports
Karu, Gwagwalada, Likeminds All Stars, and Apo Fitness Club Complete Quarter-Final Line-Up
Joel Ajayi
The battle lines are drawn as the final four quarter-finalists have emerged in the ongoing Abuja All Stars Veterans Invitational Tournament, wrapping up a Round of 16 stage filled with shocks, grit, and unforgettable drama.
Karu All Stars punched their ticket with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a fearless MC Steve side — a team that simply refuses to die quietly in any competition. From the first whistle, MC Steve went for the jugular, testing Karu’s pedigree in the tournament. But in the end, Karu’s experience saw them through, dousing their opponents’ fire.
Apo Fitness Club also booked their spot after weathering a late storm from Nurudeen FC. Leading 2-1, Apo’s backline was under siege for the final 20 minutes, but they held firm, clinging on to their slender lead until the final whistle.
Over in Gwagwalada, Gwagwalada All Stars had to dig deep against a spirited Zeemichael FC — a side barely four months old but brimming with fight. The game ended 1-1 in regulation before Gwagwalada held their nerve to win 3-0 on penalties.
The most ruthless display of the round came from Likeminds All Stars of Kuje, who dismantled Games Village FC in a one-sided 4-0 demolition, underlining the gulf in class between the two sides.
Quarter-Final Fixtures – August 16, 2025
All Stars Stars New Karu vs Lugbe All Stars
USF vs Ex-Professional FC (Defending Champions)
Karu All Stars vs Likeminds All Stars (Kuje)
Gwagwalada All Stars vs Apo Fitness Club
The stage is set for a thrilling knockout phase as veterans chase glory and bragging rights in Abuja’s most competitive veterans’ football showpiece.
Sports
11 Days to AACT 2026: Munir Tijjani Assures of Nigeria’s Readiness, Government Support
Joel Ajayi
With 11 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), the championship consultant, Munir Tijjani, has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparedness to host the continental women’s golf championship, citing the support of government agencies and key stakeholders.
Tijjani said preparations were progressing with the cooperation of relevant institutions and stakeholders, expressing optimism that Nigeria would deliver a successful championship that showcases the country’s organisational capacity and hospitality to participating African nations.
He noted that the support received from government agencies and other partners had been important to the preparations, helping to strengthen coordination and the arrangements required to welcome teams from across the continent.
The AACT consultant also assured participating countries and golfers that the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja would be open for the championship, expressing confidence in the venue’s readiness to host the competition.
The assurance comes as preparations enter their final phase ahead of the tournament, which will bring together women golfers representing their countries in a contest for continental honours.
For Nigeria, hosting the championship offers an opportunity to promote women’s golf, strengthen sporting relationships across Africa and showcase the country as a destination for international sporting events.
Nigeria will host the All Africa Challenge Trophy for the third time, following the 1996 edition at Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos and the 2010 championship at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
The 2026 tournament is scheduled for November 2 to 7 at the Abuja golf course, with about 30 African countries expected to participate.
Under the slogan “Uniting Africa through the greens,” the championship aims to bring African nations together through women’s golf while creating opportunities for cultural exchange, tourism and broader continental cooperation.
With 11 days remaining, the Local Organising Committee and its partners are intensifying final preparations to ensure Nigeria welcomes Africa for a memorable championship.
11 DAYS TO GO.
AACT 2026: UNITING AFRICA THROUGH THE GREENS.
AFRICA IS COMING TO ABUJA.
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