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NPFL U-17 Humble Mighty Jets FC in a tune-up Match
A goal in each half by Bolaji Akhigbe of Remo Stars and Siefar Jackson of Rivers United, saw the NPFL U-17 side beating Nigeria National League side, Mighty Jets of Jos at the FIFA Goal Project area of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
The game which served as one of the tune up matches for the NPFL U-17 Youth League All-Star team in readiness for their summer tour of Spain, also served as a pre-season preparatory game for the Jos based side, who also will be campaigning in the nation’s second tier League.
Despite going ahead via a header from a 25th minute corner kick, Team NPFL dominated play throughout the first half like it was a championship game.
The same approach and style of play was deployed in the second half until the second goal was scored, while a couple of chances begged to be converted.
In his post match reaction, the handler of the team, coach Ken Chukwu of Rivers United FC stated that: “It’s a great privilege to be saddled with such a noble responsibility and we won’t take it for granted.
“I sincerely appreciate the NPFL board for finding us worthy to serve in this capacity.
“Mighty Jets FC is one of the oldest football clubs in the country and I personally respect them, but we told the players our game plan and how to get it executed in order to achieve success, and we came out tops.
“The main objective here is to build a team for the tour and that is what we’re doing, he said.
“We will keep building to get the very best that will give us good representation when the main assignment comes, coach Chukwu concluded.”
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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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