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NRFF President Rallies Federation Ahead of African Games, Olympics

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3 years ago

January 9, 2024

The President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, Dr. Ademola Are, has galvanized all federations in anticipation of the upcoming African Games scheduled to be held in Ghana from 8 to 23 March 2024.

As the event draws near, with just approximately two months remaining, Dr. Ademola Are believes that the meeting with the Minister of Sports Development is perfectly timed.

This meeting is pivotal, not only to align the federation’s efforts in preparing for the All African Games but also to consider that these games serve as qualifiers for certain events in the Paris 2024 Olympics, in collaboration with the ministry’s comprehensive plans for Team Nigeria.

In expressing the significance of the federations’ roles, Dr. Are emphasized, “The roles of the federations are of utmost importance in ensuring sustainability in the development and growth of sports in Nigeria.” He underscored the importance of a technical meeting scheduled for 11th January 2024, deeming it crucial for deliberate and purposeful strides in preparing for podium success at the games.

He urged federation Presidents to set aside past grievances, stating, “I know we are pained by some happenings in both past and present situations in our sphere of sports development in the country, despite your personal sacrifice and efforts to ensure that Nigeria remains relevant in the comity of nations. But we must focus on the bigger picture, which is to work with the Honourable Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh, in ensuring that the federation’s roles in achieving podium finishes at the games are not undermined.”

Addressing logistical concerns, Dr. Ademola Are clarified that the earlier circular sent by the ministry would no longer be implemented. Instead, the ministry will handle the logistics for the attendance of federation Presidents and their secretaries at the meeting. Throughout, he remains steadfast in his call for unity and focus, unwavering in the commitment to ensuring Nigeria’s triumph at the upcoming African Games in Ghana.

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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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