Sports

NSC Chairman Dikko Supports Nigeria’s Scrabble Team with a Personal donation of N2 Million After African Championship Victory

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2 years ago

November 10, 2024

Joel Ajayi

National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko welcomed Nigeria’s victorious scrabble team on Friday, celebrating their impressive achievement of clinching the African Scrabble Championship in Kigali, Rwanda.

Recognizing their dedication and hard work, Dikko appreciated the team with a personal donation of N2 million.

24-year-old Oluwatimilehin Doko emerged as the winner of the 15th African Scrabble Championship. He now joins 12 other Nigerians who have been crowned champions in the 14 instances when Nigerian players have claimed the title.

During the event, Dikko reiterated his vision for a culture of long-term planning in Nigerian sports, aiming to establish a foundation for sustained success.

He stated thus, “your success validates what we are preaching about focusing on domestic development before aiming for trophies. Hard work brings rewards, and if you do the right thing, you will get results.”

Dikko also praised the scrabble team’s consistent competitive schedule, noting that regular participation in national tournaments keeps athletes sharp and prepared.

To build on this success, Dikko highlighted the importance of structured planning and encouraged sports federations to present their yearly programs to the NSC very early into the start of the next calendar year.

“This will help us to plan well and provide the necessary support for tournaments, as well as monitor progress,” he explained.

With this support and a commitment to strategic planning, Dikko envisions a stronger path forward for Nigerian sports on both the domestic and international stage.

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

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23 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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