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Women’s Day 2023 Football Tournament: Fame Foundation Call for CSOs Registration

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4 years ago

January 27, 2023

Joel Ajayi

Ahead of this year’s International Women’s Day, a non-governmental organization that has been fighting for gender equality in the country, FAME foundation has called on all civil society organizations to register for the annual football tournament slated for March 8th 2023.

The tournament will take place at the Area 3 Football Pitch, Area 2, Garki, in Nigeria’s capital city Abuja starting from 8am and ending at 3pm.

The International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

Also, the day marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for women’s equality.

According to the statement issued by the founder of FAME Foundation Aderonke Bello, FAME Foundation is putting together its annual International Women’s Day football tournament on March 8, 2023, and we’re calling on members of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), to register their interest to participate at the tournament. This is a first-time open call to our colleagues in the CSO community.

“Civil society organizations are advised to fill the form to express your interest and we will contact you.

“The following are the criteria; Players Criteria: Female, Age18-60 yrs. of age, Team must have Minimum of 15 and Maximum of 17 players (including a captain and goalkeeper), Player should Non-professional footballers, each player must be in good health, and player’s well-being, based in Abuja or its environs.”

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

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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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