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Paul E Football Tournament Gets Organizing Committee

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4 years ago

February 14, 2023

The Organising Committee of the Paul E U17 Football Tournament has been Inaugurated.

The Committee which has former FCT Football Association First Vice Chairman Patrick Ngwaogu as the Chairman, other members include Samuel Abimbola, Emmanuel Kempes, Platini Umar, Onyinyechi Opara and Thompson Ojukwu who will serve as the Secretary.

Inaugurating the Committee on Monday, the Chairman of Paul E Football Club the organizers of the tournament Mr Sotomtochukwu Chidiebebe said the members were selected based on their antecedents in the game of football and hope that they would organize a tournament that Nigerians would be proud off.

“The tournament is our little way of giving players of that age category the opportunity to further exhibit their talents. Talent identification, discoverery and management is our core objective”.

“Already, we have 31 teams that have registered online, out of which we would select 16 in a random order, to cover the 6 geopolitical
zones”. He promised to give the Committee all the needed support to ensure that they achieved the desired aim.

In his response, the Chairman of the Committee, Patrick Ngwaogu thanked Mr Chidiebebe for the confidence he has in them, and promised that his Committee will deliver one of the best youth tournaments that will be a talk of talk for a long time.

The tournament is expected to run from 14-23 April, 2023 in Abuja.

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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase

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2 hours ago

October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.

The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.

Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.

Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.

For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.

President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.

The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.

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