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Olopade Bids Team Nigeria Farewell After Historic Glasgow 2026 Campaign, Salutes Athletes’ Courage, Excellence and Patriotism
By Phemmy Adetula
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has bid an emotional farewell to Team Nigeria following the successful conclusion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, applauding the athletes for their exceptional performances, discipline, resilience and unwavering commitment to flying the nation’s flag with pride.
Speaking after the colourful closing ceremony during a visit to Team Nigeria’s camp, Olopade commended the athletes, coaches and officials for embodying the Commission’s renewed vision for Nigerian sports. He said their determination, professionalism and fighting spirit throughout the Games had once again reaffirmed Nigeria’s status as a leading sporting nation.
“I am immensely proud of every athlete, coach and official who represented Nigeria in Glasgow. You competed with courage, honour and unwavering determination, proving once again that the Nigerian spirit can never be broken. Beyond the medals, you inspired millions of Nigerians, restored confidence in our sporting future and showed the world that Nigerian sports is on a steady path of renewal and excellence.”
The Director General also expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his steadfast support for sports development, while acknowledging the leadership of the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, the Commonwealth Games Nigeria, the various sports federations and millions of Nigerians whose encouragement inspired Team Nigeria throughout the Games.
He described the Glasgow campaign as another major milestone in the ongoing transformation of Nigerian sports under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Olopade urged the athletes to celebrate their achievements with humility, remain committed to continuous improvement and keep striving for greater success on the global stage.
“This is not the end of the journey but the beginning of greater accomplishments. Continue to uphold the values of discipline, integrity and excellence. The National Sports Commission remains fully committed to an athlete-first policy and will continue to provide the support and opportunities needed for you to achieve even greater success for Nigeria.”
He wished the contingent a safe journey home, assuring them that the Commission would continue to build on the momentum of Glasgow as it prepares Team Nigeria for future continental and global competitions.
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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