Sports
NTF President Extends Christmas Felicitations to Nigerians at Home and Abroad
Joel Ajayi
The President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has extended warm Christmas felicitations to Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, as well as members of the sporting community across the country.
In his Christmas message, Ochei described the season as a time that reflects the enduring values of love, peace, sacrifice, and hope, urging Nigerians to embrace unity, compassion, and service to one another.
He noted that despite prevailing challenges, the spirit of Christmas offers renewed assurance of a brighter future built on collective faith and purpose.
The NTF President also highlighted the role of sports, particularly tennis, in promoting discipline, teamwork, and national unity, commending the resilience and dedication of athletes, coaches, administrators, and stakeholders who continue to project Nigeria positively on the global stage.
He encouraged Nigerians to use the festive season to reach out to the less privileged, promote peace within their communities, and sustain hope for a stronger and more prosperous nation.
Rt. Hon. Ochei wished Nigerians a joyful Christmas celebration and prayed that the New Year would usher in renewed strength, success, and greater opportunities for all.
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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