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Rite Food Unveiled As 10km Great Abeokuta Race Title Sponsor

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5 years ago

August 25, 2021

Organisers of Great Abeokuta 10KM Race, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, has announced Rite Foods Limited as the headline sponsor of the race.

Mr. Bukola Olopade, the Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited said Tuesday: “We are delighted to announce Rite Foods Limited as Headline sponsor of the second edition of Great Abeokuta 10KM Race. This partnership also perfectly coincides with the concept of this edition of Great Abeokuta 10 KM Race which is to be ran solely by Nigerians.

“All runners will have the ultimate dollar prize to contest for.

This event will mark itself in history as Nilayo Sports will be organising a road race without foreign runners for the very first time.

“We felt that is important to push the Nigerian narrative, that is why we also themed this year’s race: “Naija, race for homeland,” it is necessary to showcase the dynamism of our strength as a nation of great people who are committed to
excellence in all human endeavours.”

Boluwatife Adedugbe, Assistant Brand Manager, Rite Foods Ltd said:“The event
is going to be extremely memorable; attendees are going to be treated to a refreshing experience with the fantastically array of quality products strategically positioned at all race points in following through with an experience like never before.

“This strategic partnership with Nilayo Sports fits perfectly with promoting the proudly Nigerian narrative with Rite Foods being a pioneer of the “Proudly Nigerian and Truly World Class Narrative” in the FMCG industry, which is significant to the event essence.”
The Bigi Abeokuta 10KM Race is scheduled for 13th of November 2021. The route starts at Ake Palace and end at M.K.O Abiola International Stadium. The event will feature a 10KM Race and a Wheelchair category.

The race is greatly supported by Ogun state government.

Other sponsors include Access Bank, Kenya Airways, Suzuki, Eco gas and IBD Hotels.

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

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3 hours ago

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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