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Mouktar Congratulates Gusau, Osimhen, Oshoala, Others On CAF Awards Exploit
Joel Ajayi
The Chairman of the Football Association in the Federal Capital Territory Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed has congratulated NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau for this great achievement. Mouktar was elated by what the NFF President has done in just one year in office which is a testament to his capabilities, and good intentions to run football and take it to enviable heights in Africa.
In a statement Signed by the Media Adviser to the FCT FA Chairman Uche Nwudoh Hillary on Tuesday in Abuja extolled the exploits of Nigerians in the continent.
He said: ” I am particularly happy for Gusau for this great achievement, it’s not easy considering the enormous work he is saddled with. We can see under his administration the Super Falcon players have done well both individually and collectively.
“A 24-year wait for the prestigious Men’s Africa Footballer of the Year happened in his time, also sweeping up the Women’s category of Best Player and Goalkeeper is a testament of his abilities and good intentions to run football as the results are evident for all to see”.
He also congratulated Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala as well and Super Falcons Stopper Chiamaka Nnadozie for their remarkable achievements, securing the coveted titles of Men’s African Footballer of the Year and Women’s African Footballer of the Year as well as Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year respectively, at the prestigious 2023 CAF Awards ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco.
Trio Nigerians was announced the winner at the Hotel Movenpick in a ceremony attended by top football officials and legends.
The Napoli forward beat the North African duo of Mohammed Salah (Egypt) and Achraf Hakimi (Morocco) to clinch the award.
While Asisat Oshoala won a record-extending sixth award as Player of the Year (Women), in a row.
Also, Chiamaka Nnadozie won the inaugural Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year Award, to solidify her position as the best goalkeeper in Africa.
In his congratulatory message, Alhaji Adam Mouktar said: “I am very happy, indeed this year has been hugely rewarding for Nigeria football and for our country as a whole. I congratulate Victor Osimhen, Assiat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie, and I congratulate the Super Falcons as a team for bringing us this honour.”
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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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