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NCF Announces Final Squad List For Kwibuka Women’s Int. Tournament In Rwanda

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3 years ago

June 8, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The Nigeria Women’s team AKA Female Yellow Greens is set to leave the shores of the country on the 9th of June 2023 to participate in the 9th edition of the Kwibuka International Women’s tournament in Kigali Rwanda.

The team which will be making their 4th appearance in the tournament will look to continue their fine form in the tournament on the backdrop of the heroics in Nigeria where they were crowned Champions of the NCF Women’s international tournament earlier this year in Lagos.

Over the last 3 weeks, the ladies have been camped in Edo State at the high performance center where they have been put through their paces in preparation for the tournament. 18 players were invited to camp and after a regime of batting, bowling and fielding drills coupled with series of friendly matches, a final 14 squad list have been announced.

Longest serving and most experienced player Blessing Etim will lead the team as captain to be assisted by Favour Esiegbe as Vice Captain. Other familiar names include Salome Sunday, Lucky Piety, Rachael Samson, Agatha Uadiale to mention a few.

Oseyande Omokhiobhio and Omonye Asika return to the team after missing out during the Lagos tournament in March while bowling sensation Lillian Ude will not be on the flight to Kigali due to Academic responsibilities at this moment.

The list includes; Blessing Etim (Captain), Favour Eseigbe (V.Captain), Esther Sandy, Salome Sunday, Lucky Piety, Agatha Obulor, Omonye Asika, Oseyande Omonkhobhio, Adekunle Adeshola, Abigail Igbobie, Sarah Etim, Rukayat Abdulrasaq, Racheal Samson and Peculier Agboya.

Nigeria will battle against Uganda, Kenya, Botswana and host Rwanda in the tournament scheduled to take place from the 10th – 18th of June 2023.

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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10 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

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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