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NSC DG Bukola Olopade Congratulates NFF President, Gusau on WAFU B Election Victory
Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has extended his congratulations to the President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, on his election as the 1st Vice President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) B Zone.
Olopade lauded Gusau’s leadership qualities and football expertise, expressing confidence that his election will bring significant benefits to the regional football body.
“Gusau’s vast experience and commitment to football development will undoubtedly add value to WAFU B and enhance the growth of football across the member nations,” Olopade said.
The election took place on Friday in Niamey, Niger Republic, during the WAFU B 17th Ordinary General Assembly. The WAFU B Zone comprises seven West African nations, including Nigeria, Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Niger Republic, and Côte d’Ivoire.
Hon. Bukola stated that the NSC will provide all necessary support to Alh. Gusau and the NFF to ensure football development in Nigeria and in the West African region, where Nigeria is a giant player.
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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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