Sports
NSC Records Major Gains Under Dikko, Olopade as President Bola Tinubu Hails Sports Renaissance
Nigeria’s sports sector has recorded significant gains under the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), with Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade overseeing what has been described as a strategic renaissance marked by global success, economic impact and institutional reform.
Guided by the RHINSE Blueprint between 2024 and 2025, Team Nigeria secured 373 medals globally, including 197 gold, 119 silver and 77 bronze medals, across multi-sport games, continental championships and international competitions.
The achievements have reinforced Nigeria’s growing competitiveness and ambition to position itself as Africa’s leading sports powerhouse.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while hailing the performances, said Nigeria’s athletes had once again elevated the country’s global image.
“In 2025, scores of athletes representing Nigeria made our nation proud,” the President said.
Beyond podium finishes, the NSC’s reforms delivered measurable economic outcomes.
The sports sector mobilized ₦50 billion in private capital, the highest private-sector commitment secured through the Sports Investment Promotion Office, and contributed 1.2 percent to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product by the third quarter of 2025.
Major sporting events also generated more than 140,000 jobs, combining direct and indirect employment nationwide.President Tinubu underscored the broader value of sports to national development, describing it as a unifying force.
“Sports is one of our strongest brands as a nation. It unifies us, breaks all our fault lines, inspires belief, and builds a sense of community that cuts across age, language, ethnicity, religion and social status,” he said.
The period also produced historic milestones, including Nigeria’s world No. 1 ranking in Scrabble and the country’s first-ever entry into the Bobsleigh World Cup, highlighting expanded participation beyond traditional sports.
Central to the progress was the introduction of a unified sports funding architecture, approved at the presidential level to eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks and streamline funding across federations.
President Tinubu said the results demonstrated the impact of structured support.
“From grassroots competitions to continental and global stages, the evidence is clear that when talent is supported with structure and preparation, Nigeria delivers,” the President said.
The NSC said the reforms position sports as both a performance-driven and economically viable sector, with long-term benefits for athletes, institutions and the wider Nigerian economy.
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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