Paul E U-17 Cup: Jazzy Stars Feeders Bows To Paul E Academy 2-1

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3 years ago

April 14, 2023

Joel Ajayi

Paul E Academy star of Abuja on Friday came from a goal down to defeat Jazzy star of Jos 2-1 at the opening match of the 2023 edition of the Paul E U-17 Cup in the Federal Capital Territory.

The much-awaited grassroots event starts amid the excitement and exciting inside the old parade ground Area 10 in Abuja.

The opening witnessed a lot of skills from the two teams but Prince Gobum scored the first of the tournament in the 25 minutes to take the lead in the first half of the game.

However, the determined Paul E Academy boys came smoking in the second of the game, and the effort pay as Atusi Martins got an equalizer for the Abuja-based team Paul E Acadamy to make it. 1-1

Paul E Academy star of Abuja did not stop pressing their opponent until Chibueze Maxwell scored from the sports to put them in a 2-1 victory.

Jazzy Stars Feeders of Jos woke up from their slumber but all their effort to equalize was curtailed by the excellent defends from Paul E Academy as the game ended 2-1.

Meanwhile, 17 teams drawn from the six geo-political zones are taking part in the 8 days tournament.

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

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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