Sports
Soho24 Foundation Targets 300 Girls for Empowerment Through Sports, Mentorship, and Skills Acquisition
By Joel Ajayi
In a bold step toward raising a new generation of empowered young girls, Soho24 Foundation, led by Olympic gold medallist Ambassador Christy Opara, MON, has unveiled plans for its International Girl-Child Empowerment Programme scheduled for October 11, 2025, in Abuja—to coincide with the International Day of the Girl Child.
As part of the programme, the Foundation will stage a novelty football match between the Paramilitary and Defence Headquarters teams, symbolizing unity, teamwork, and inclusion. The event aims to promote gender equality by equipping girls with confidence, mentorship, and performance skills needed to excel both locally and globally.
Speaking during a press briefing at the Soho24 Foundation Sports Park, Ambassador Opara shared her vision to empower over 300 girls between the ages of 11 and 18 through sports initiatives, mentorship, and skills acquisition programmes.
“Our mission is to raise girls who will lead classrooms, dominate fields, break barriers, and carry Nigeria’s name with pride. We have already empowered over 100 girls in this community through school fee support, mentorship, and skills training. Now, we are scaling up to reach 200 to 300 girls across Abuja. This is not just about inspiration—it is about action,” she said.
According to her, the programme is anchored on three key pillars: Advancing Education – ensuring girls remain in school while benefiting from the discipline and resilience that sports instill.
Promoting Gender Equality – building girls’ confidence, mentorship access, and performance skills to compete on the global stage.
Bridging Inequalities – creating opportunities for underserved girls through sports, education, and empowerment initiatives.
Ambassador Opara further called on the media to amplify the initiative’s message:
“You, the press, are the megaphone of this movement. Your coverage can inspire millions of homes—every girl who wonders if her dream matters, and every parent who questions whether investing in their daughter’s future is worth it.”
Reflecting on her journey as an Olympian, mother, and youth advocate, Opara stressed that greatness is built on resilience, opportunity, and community support.
“I renew my commitment today to raise a generation of girls who will rise stronger, faster, and braver. Together, let us declare that no girl will be left behind.”
Also speaking at the briefing, Dr. Caleb Gidado, former Director of Planning, Research, and Documentation at the National Sports Commission, commended Ambassador Opara for her foresight and service to society. He described her as a pacesetter worthy of emulation:
“Thank you for organising such a comprehensive programme to give back to society. You reached the pinnacle of your career, won an Olympic medal, and are now actively grooming future champions. I believe this initiative will inspire many gold medallists in the years to come.”
In a goodwill message, DSP Adoh Nwakaego, Community Engagement Officer representing the POCACOV National Coordinator, ACP Olabisi Okwuobi, hailed the initiative, assuring that the Nigeria Police will leave no stone unturned in supporting the success of the programme.
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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