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Lagos FA Chairman, Ex International, Journalists and others get NIS Football Coaching Certificates
Joel Ajayi
The 4th batch of grassroot coaches training was rounded up on Thursday with Chairman of Lagos State Football Association Hajji Gafar Liameed,former Nigerian International Taiwo Enegwae and notable journalist Aikhoje Ojeikere been certified after succefully taking part in the month- long training .
The training held at the National Institute for Sports ,Lagos had top rated resource persons like Director-General National Institute for Sports,Lagos, Professor Olawale Moronkola, Ex Super Eagles player and coach Fatai Amoo, Ex Eaglets coach Nduka Ugbade, veteran coach James Adesina and Jeremiah Kuhwa shared knowledge and experiences with the participants to make them better coaches.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, NIS Director-General Professor Olawale Moronkola said ” We recognize that in order to raise the standard of football in Nigeria, we must first invest in the training and development of coaches who are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to guide our aspiring footballers”
He further stated ” Grassroot football serves as the foundation of the sport.This is where passion meets opportunity, where dreams are nurtured and future stars of our cherished game begin their journey.
The quality of coaching at the grassroots directly impacts the development of players and the overall standard of football in our communities.
As you guide these young talents,you are not just moulding skilled players, you are shaping future leaders, role models and ambassadors of our great nation”
In his remarks, Registrar of NIS Mr Belmond Benson said ” The knowledge you have acquired will empower you to make a meaningful impact in your communities, nurturing the next generation of football talents and instilling the core values of team work, discipline and resilience by creating a friendly environment for football to thrive in our respective communities. “
Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association Hajji Gafar Liameed assured that the training will ultimately ensure that coaches trained impact on football development.
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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