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Zamfara stand still As NFF president Pays Homage to Dep Governor, Emir

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4 years ago

October 4, 2022

Joel Ajayi
Thousands of supporters and sports lovers recieved Alh. Ibrahim Musa Gusau as the newly elected NFF President visited the Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Hassan Nasiha and the Emir of Gusau, His Royal Highness, Alh. Ibrahim Bello to seek for their blessings.

Alh. Ibrahim Musa Gusau who was last week elected as the NFF President on Friday during an elective congress in Benin was first recieved by the Deputy Governor of Zamfara, Nasiha at his office in the State Government House.

The Deputy Governor, formally congratulated Alh. Gusau on behalf of the people of Zamfara while calling on the new NFF supremo to revitalise the fortunes of Nigeria football.

Responding, the new NFF boss thanked the No. 2 citizen of the state for his unflinching support and vowed to use his administrative and managerial skills in sports to take Nigeria Football to an enviable height.

In the same vein, the new NFF President, Alh. Ibrahim Gusau payed homage to the Emir of Gusau, HRH , Alh. Ibrahim Bello to seek for his royal blessings.

The new NFF President who holds the title of (Kigon Gusau) one of most revered titles in the Gusau Emirate Council was recieved by the Emir in his Palace.
The Emir prayed for the success of the Gusau led NFF Exco and called on the Zamfara State FA Chairman to be a good ambassador and representative of the state and Nigeria by extension.

The NFF President promised an all inclusive administration and added welfare package of players and staff is top on his agenda and moving Nigeria Football to pinnacle is his utmost priority.
Alh. Gusau was accompanied by Sokoto State FA Chairman, Alh. Nasiru Sa’id and other sports stakeholders in the state.

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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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