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Team Nigeria Clinches Bronze Medal at African Hockey Cup of Nations

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12 months ago

October 19, 2025

Joel Ajayi

Team Nigeria’s men’s and women’s hockey teams have returned home after proudly representing the country at the African Hockey Cup of Nations (ACN) held in Ismailia, Egypt.

Comprising all local-based players who trained in camp for over six weeks in Abuja, the Nigerian teams delivered spirited performances against some of Africa’s top hockey nations, including South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, and hosts Egypt.

The men’s team secured a bronze medal their best finish in recent years after defeating Kenya 3–1 in the third-place playoff. Nigeria’s James Samaila emerged as the tournament’s top scorer, netting an impressive eight goals.

The women’s team, who have also achieved bronze in previous editions, gave a strong account of themselves, narrowly missing out on a podium finish this time around.

President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon Nkom, speaking on arrival from Egypt, commended both teams for their dedication, teamwork, and resilience, pledging sustained support for the growth of the sport.

> “Our players showed the true Nigerian spirit. We’ll keep building on this foundation to achieve greater results,” he said.

Engineer Nkom further expressed pride in the teams’ performances, describing the bronze medal as a major boost for the sport’s development in Nigeria.

> “Our players displayed exceptional passion and discipline throughout the competition. This achievement is a significant step forward for Nigerian hockey,” he added.

The Federation expressed appreciation to the Sports Commission, sponsors, and fans for their unwavering support and encouragement, reaffirming its commitment to grassroots development and international exposure for Nigerian players ahead of future tournaments.

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

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10 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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