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TIG Gymnastics Club Leads Nigeria to Success at African Championship in South Africa
Joel Ajayi
Team Nigeria has once again made the nation proud at the ongoing African Club Gymnastics Championship in Centurion, South Africa.
Represented by the TIG Gymnastics Club, Nigeria secured an impressive haul of four medals three gold and one bronze.
The Africa Club Championship for Gymnastics in in Centurion, South Africa, in 2025, is actually the CGC Level 4-9 and class 0-2 Artistic WAG and MAG Competition took place August 15-16, 2025, at the Centurion Gymnastics Club.
The prestigious competition saw participation from over 250 gymnasts across the African continent.
The event featured both Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) and Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) competitions.
Despite being the sole representatives from Nigeria, TIG Club made a remarkable impact with a delegation of 16 talented gymnasts.
At Level 7, Angela delivered a stellar performance to clinch a gold medal. Dida also showcased outstanding skill, winning gold in her category.
Pelumi Ilesanmi added to the tally with another gold medal, while Jockey Ibrahim secured a well-earned bronze.
The achievements of the TIG Gymnastics Club are a testament to the growing talent and determination of Nigerian athletes on the international stage.
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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