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Sadiq Umar nets 19th goal of the season in a 5 goal thriller.

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The newly invited super Eagles player Continues his impressive form as he scored his 19th goal of the season in a tensed match.
It was the host who drew the first blood before Sadig Umar levelled score at the dot of time as first half ended 1:1.

On return of the second half, the host wasted no time to go ahead and increase the tally before Sadiq Umar brilliant run brought about a penalty as he was upended in the box. He wasted no time to give the ball to a fellow African named Ramazani that scored the second goal for the hosts.

Almeria did all what they could to pick a point in the match but they ended up loosing the match to Ramon Azeez club Categena. Interestingly 2014 Brazil world cup player came in as at 73 minutes of play.

With the result Almeria still in 3rd position with 65 points

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

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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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