Sports
Okon Secures Gold for Akwa Ibom, Eyes International Breakthrough
Joel Ajayi
Akwa Ibom State athlete, Hephzibah Okon has dedicated her gold medal race to the state governor and other Sports admistrators in the state
Okon won the gold medal in the 800 metres at the 2nd Niger Delta Games in Benin with the time of 2.18minutes.
“I am really happy to win this gold for Team Akwa Ibom. The support from our State Government, led by our amazing, Sports Loving Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Honourable Commissioner and sports administrators has kept us motivated to give our best every day.
“This is why I’m dedicating the gold medal to the governor, Sports Commissioner and others involved with Sports in the State, she said.
The medalist has set her sights on representing Nigeria at senior-level competitions in the near future.
She has also earned an invitation to participate in the National Youth Festival alongside International Junior Athletes in 2025.
“I will continue to do my best to put Akwa Ibom State ìn̈ the World Sporting map”, she pledged.
Meanwhile, hosts Edo State leads on the medals table after events were completed on Day 2 on Sunday.
Edo won a total of 15 gold, 6 silver and is trailed by Delta with 9 gold 11 silver. Bayelsa is in third place with 8 gold and 2 silver.
The games, which began on February 20 with a spectacular opening ceremony event will end on the 26th. State contingents and games officials are to depart on February 27th.
The Niger Delta Games is organised by Dunamis-Icon Limited and sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
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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