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TEAM SHEHU DIKKO TO TAKE ON TEAM NIGERIA IN HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NOVELTY MATCH TO HONOUR NEW NATIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION CHAIRMAN

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2 years ago

November 3, 2024

Organisers of the Shehu Dikko Novelty match, SDNM , says Nigerian Sports is about to soar with the appointment of Mallam Shehu Dikko as the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, NSC.

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR recently announced the scrapping of the Ministry of Sports and replaced it with a widely anticipated Sports Commission.

And the naming of Dikko as the Chairman of the Sports Commission has continued to generate widespread acceptance and commendation because of his vast experience in Sports Administration.

The Organizers say the Nigeria Sport sector is now going through a reset which will ultimately change the trajectories of Sports in the Country for good.

The SDNM Organisers says the whole essence of the Match is to honour and draw more awareness to the Sports community that there is a new sheriff in town who will need the support of all Nigerians to lead Nigerian Sports to where it truly belongs.

The Novelty match has been fixed for the 4th of December 2024 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja and it will be between Team Shehu Dikko and Team Nigeria.

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

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4 hours ago

October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

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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