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NIGERIA DOMESTIC LEAGUE CONTINUES GIANT STRIDES UNDER THE PRESENT NFF BOARD

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3 years ago

March 4, 2024

   _As Nigeria third tier league set to announce record breaking sponsorship deal_

Never in the history of the country’s domestic league football is the various league bodies attracting the sort of sponsorship traffic as it is currently.

Even in the face of all the challenges confronting the Country , the Nigeria football federation under the current leadership has managed to ensure a high level of stability in the football ecosystem.

This stability is what has continued to attract different levels of success in the country’s football family.

While the second placed finished of the super eagles at the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast is still fresh in the memories, the country’s football is about to witness another huge milestone in the growth of the domestic league.

Just last year , the country”s top flight league, the Nigeria Premier football league signed a massive broadcast rights with Startimes after many years of crises and lock jam.

And today, the domestic league has continued to attract huge patronage and partnership from the corporate bodies.

The Nationwide League One (NLO) is set to seal its biggest sponsorship deal worth millions of Naira and will also announce a partnership with two foreign service providers.

The deal which will be for four years is set to be a record-breaking feat and a breakthrough for grassroot football development in Nigeria.

Before the coming of the present board of Ibrahim Gusau, the Nigeria premier league looked very unattractive to sponsors , let alone the lower leagues , but all that have changed within a space of two years of his administration.

Many followers of Nigeria football believe that the Present board can still achieve far more if it continues to enjoy the support of both stakeholders and the Government without being distracted.

Written by Micheal Obasi
Sports Affairs Analyst

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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase

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5 hours ago

October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.

The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.

Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.

Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.

For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.

President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.

The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.

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