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We will not allow Mavlon’s talented, Solid defender Momoh go back to Nigeria-Udinese

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3 years ago

February 29, 2024

After featuring for Mavlon FC in all the six games the team played at the 2024 Viareggio Cup tournament in Italy, European football is beckoning for Muntari Momoh, the teenage defender of Mavlon.
Momoh, at 16 years old can be described as a solid defender, with good aerial prowess, pace and smooth tackling ability in thwarting attackers from vital areas of the goal.

It is therefore not a surprise that some European clubs were monitoring his progress, but Udinese has taken a bold step by contacting the management of Mavlon FC not to allow the teen defender to go back to Nigeria at the moment.
The Italian club officials are of the firm opinion that Momoh has great potential to be developed into a world class defender, so they made a move for the Kogi- born defender.

“He can’t go back to Nigeria at the moment. We want to have him at Udinese under our developmental training programme,” was the message Udinese sent to Mavlon FC, as revealed

Mavlon crashed out in the semi- final of the tournament after losing 1-0 to Centre Nationale Brazzaville of Congo.
The team paraded very young talented and exciting teenage footballers capable of playing in Europe as professionals soon.

One of the star performers at the 2024 Viareggio Cup in Italy is Charles Agada, the captain of the team, who scored 8 goals in the tournament.
Courtesy of www.totorinews.com.

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

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8 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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