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Rugby: Azeez Ladipo and Angulu Clinch NRF Technical Posts, Target Game’s Growth
By Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Rugby Federation (NRF) has welcomed new board members as Azeez Ladipo and Mr. Angulu Sulaiman emerged victorious in the just-concluded elections held on Friday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
In a transparent and peaceful exercise, Ladipo was elected as Athletes’ Representative with 16 votes, while Sulaiman clinched the position of Technical Representative with an emphatic 28–1 win after his opponent, Ntiesse Williams, stepped down before voting began.
Sulaiman, dedicating his victory to the wider rugby family, pledged to elevate the game and enhance the role of coaches across the country. “This victory is not mine alone. It belongs to all stakeholders, coaches, and board members. Even my opponent is my mentor in rugby, and his decision to step down shows the family spirit we share,” he said. “My mission is to elevate rugby in Nigeria and strengthen the position of coaches in particular.”
On his part, Ladipo vowed to make player welfare his top priority while also focusing on long-term structures to develop young talents. He emphasized the need for insurance, medical support, concussion management, and proper bonuses for players representing Nigeria, alongside the establishment of age-grade pathways and regional competitions to build the future of the sport.
Supervising the election, NRFF President Dr. Ademola Are commended the harmony and unity on display, describing it as a good omen for the game. He reaffirmed the federation’s focus on grassroots development through schools, the second phase of the Rugby Rising initiative, and increased female participation.
With both Ladipo and Sulaiman joining the board, the NRF has signaled a renewed drive to promote welfare, deepen grassroots structures, and position Nigerian rugby for continental competitiveness.
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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