Sports
Rising Stars Football League Shares Free Fuel To Commercial Motorcycle Riders In FCT
Joel Ajayi
In continuation of its gesture to the need across the all sectors, Rising Stars Football League ,RSFL, has once again shared free fuel to over 100 commercial motorcyclists popularly known as “Okada rider” in the Bwari Local Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory as response to the prevalent economic hardship in the country, represents a remarkable display of kindness and generosity on the part of the football league.
The free fuel distribution attracted hundreds of motorbike riders who were delighted to receive the unexpected gift.
The fuel donation, which took many by surprise, took place at NIPPCO Filling station in Bwari Local Government of Abuja.
Just on Wednesday, RSFL, brought smiles to the faces of over 100 pregnant and nursing mothers, as well as sick patients, at the Primary Health Care Center in Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
While speaking shortly after the gesture, the RSFL General Manager, Bobby Isiekwena expressed that, the compassionate gesture aligns with RSFL’s ongoing mission not only to promote youth talent in sports but also to give back to society.
RSFL’s outreach efforts beyond football: “We’re reaching out to people in hospitals, schools, and markets, even assisting associations like Okada riders and security outfits. Seeing the joy on people’s faces is a privilege. I feel a sense of joy,.
“I am thrilled to see the smiles on the faces of these hardworking bike riders.
Our organization is not just about football, it’s all about grassroots and community development as you can see the excitement, joy on the faces of beneficiaries this is what we need in our society i almost shielding tears.”
Bwari as a community has been so supportive with our league, they always come out enmass both in away and home games, they are amazing.
He noted that the RSFL plans to extend its outreach to other regions, including an upcoming visit to Lagos.
An elated Chairman of the Okada rider Association in Bwari Gimba shaidalilauded the RSFL’s act of kindness offered prayers and express gratitude for the generosity to the mankind.
According to him, we thank God on behalf of this organization, we thank them for free fuel, free reflecting jacket.
“As you can see, they are happy, they will use the fuel to make money and their family will benefit from it. We are praying for this organization for more success in your endeavour, Muslim and Christian Okada people will be praying for your success with this gesture”.
He, however, vowed to always mobilize Okada riders to support any program or project that the organization is doing.
One of the beneficiaries, Ibrahim Yusuf, thanked the RSFL for the gesture, saying the gift will go a long way in helping many families sustain themselves.
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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