Sports
NBBF Tenure Impasse: Igoche Mark Praises NSC DG, Bukola Olopade’s Intervention
Joel Ajayi
A prominent figure in Nigerian basketball, Mr Igoche Mark, has commended the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon Bukola Olopade, for taking bold steps to address the lingering crisis in the country’s basketball family. In a statement, Mark, a basketball promoter and initiator of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, praised Olopade’s initiative to summon basketball stakeholders across the country, saying it was a “right move from a right-thinking leader”.
“Right move from a right-thinking leader, who is ready to confront the impediment; a path others have avoided. For this, I salute the DG’s thoughtfulness. This is a masterclass in sports administration,” Mark said.
The NSC’s move, Mark noted, is a significant step towards bringing lasting peace to Nigerian basketball, which has been plagued by disunity among stakeholders. “Unity is lacking among stakeholders, and it’s time we transition from disunity to unity for the common interest of the sport,” Mark emphasized.
On the way forward, Mark said, “The DG’s approach is a good starting point. We need to put aside our differences and work towards a common goal, the development of Nigerian basketball.”
Mark also urged basketball stakeholders to support Olopade’s efforts, saying, “Let’s give the DG our full support and cooperation. We owe it to ourselves, our players, and the future of Nigerian basketball.”
The NSC’s initiative has been welcomed by many in the basketball family, who hope that it will bring an end to the crisis and usher in a new era of growth and success for Nigerian basketball.
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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