Sports
NSC DG Lauds Toptier Sports Management, NNL for Strengthening League Visibility
Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has applauded the growing investment and professional input being brought into the Nigeria National League (NNL), by Toptier Sports Management, describing the initiative as a significant step toward improving the structure, quality, and visibility of the league.
Hon. Olopade made the remarks after watching an NNL game between Abeokuta Stormers and Solution FC on Sunday, noting that the match provided an opportunity for him to witness firsthand the positive changes currently taking place within the league.
The NSC DG praised the CEO of Toptier Sports Management, Chichi Nwoko, for the organization’s commitment to investing in the league and introducing modern sports management practices, aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s second-tier football competition.
“I must first commend Toptier Sports Management and its founder, Chichi Nwoko, for bringing fresh ideas, professionalism, and investment into the Nigeria National League. When organizations with strong expertise in sports management come into our domestic leagues, it helps improve standards and creates new opportunities for players, clubs, and the league as a whole.”
Hon. Olopade noted that investments of this nature are critical for the sustainable growth of Nigerian football, particularly in areas such as league branding, broadcast visibility, fan engagement, and professional administration.
“Improving the visibility of the league is extremely important. With better management structures and increased private sector involvement, the quality of the competition will continue to grow and more Nigerians will begin to follow the league with renewed interest.”
He also commended the leadership of the NNL Chairman, George Aluo, for working closely with stakeholders to reposition the league and strengthen its operations.
“George Aluo and his team have shown strong leadership and commitment in ensuring that the Nigeria National League continues to evolve. The collaboration between the league leadership and professional sports management organizations like Top tier will only accelerate the progress we are beginning to see.”
The Nigeria National League serves as the country’s second-tier football competition and plays a vital role in the development of players and clubs aiming to reach the elite level of Nigerian football.
The DG reiterated that the National Sports Commission will continue to support initiatives that promote professionalism, private sector investment, and improved governance across Nigeria’s sporting landscape.
Sports
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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