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₦500,000 Up for Grabs as Hadison PSA Tournament Serves Off in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
Abuja is set to host one of its biggest squash events in recent years as the inaugural Haniel Hadison and Friends PSA Satellite Tournament gets underway today at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.
The organisers confirmed that the Professional Squash Association (PSA)-sanctioned competition will feature top local talents competing for substantial prize money, with winners in the men’s and ladies categories set to take home ₦500,000 and ₦400,000 respectively.
Speaking at a pre-tournament briefing, Technical Director of the Nigeria Squash Federation, Jonah Attah, described the event as a strategic intervention aimed at addressing the lack of competitive opportunities for Nigerian players.
He noted that the tournament—spearheaded by former squash star Haniel Hadison—reflects a deep understanding of the challenges athletes face, particularly limited access to ranking events.
“This PSA-sanctioned competition gives players a rare opportunity to earn international ranking points while competing on home soil,”he said.
“ It is also one of the most significant squash tournaments held in Abuja and northern Nigeria in recent times.”
The tournament boasts strong participation, with 57 players confirmed in the men’s draw and 28 in the ladies category after final entries were vetted.
Beyond prize money, organisers have also provided accommodation for all participants, a move widely praised as a major boost for inclusivity and accessibility.
A detailed prize structure ensures broad financial rewards: Men’s category: Winner (₦500,000), runner-up (₦250,000), with earnings extending down to ₦50,000 for round-of-32 players.
Ladies category: Winner (₦400,000), runner-up (₦250,000), with ₦25,000 guaranteed for early-round participants.
Attah emphasized that the initiative is backed by a global network of supporters, including Nigerians in the diaspora, and builds on more than two decades of grassroots sports development.
“This is more than a tournament—it’s a platform for youth development and long-term growth of squash in Nigeria,” he added.
The event has also drawn support from key stakeholders. Representatives from the National Sports Commission called for increased private sector involvement, while players’ representatives expressed confidence in a highly competitive outing.
Organisers have assured participants and spectators of robust arrangements, including security, medical coverage, and live streaming of matches from both indoor and underground courts.
Matches begin daily from 9 a.m., with scheduling adjustments expected in later rounds to optimize player recovery and enhance spectator experience.
The tournament will run from April 8 to April 11, further cementing Abuja’s growing reputation as a hub for elite squash competition in Nigeria.
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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