Tag: #WomenInSports
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LGAN, NILDS PARTNER TO BOOST PREPARATIONS FOR 2026 ALL AFRICA CHALLENGE TROPHY
The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) and the Nigeria Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support preparations for the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT). The agreement was signed in Abuja by NILDS Director-General, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, and LGAN President, Dr. Lami Ahmed. The partnership…
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OGUNJOBI FACES MOHAMMED IN CBN OPEN WOMEN’S SEMI-FINAL CLASH IN ABUJA
The 2026 CBN National Open Championship continues in Abuja with a key women’s singles semi-final showdown between Success Ogunjobi and Khadijat Mohammed. Ogunjobi has been in strong form, dropping only five games en route to the last four. She recorded straight-set wins over Bunmi Are, Gloria Samuel, and Mary Udofa to reach the semi-finals. Mohammed…
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LGAN SET TO HOST 3RD INTERCLUB GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP IN PORT HARCOURT
The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) will host its 3rd Interclub Golf Championship from May 13 to May 16 in Port Harcourt. The championship, themed “Swing Bold, Play Brilliant,” will take place at the Port Harcourt Club 1928 Golf Section and is recognised as a World Amateur Golf Ranking event sanctioned by the R&A.…
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TEAM NIGERIA DOMINATES, CLINCHES 15TH AFRICAN WOMEN’S WRESTLING TITLE
Abuja, — Team Nigeria has emerged overall winner in the women’s category at the African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, securing a record 15th title. The team delivered a dominant performance, winning eight gold and two silver medals out of 10 events to seal the championship. While the women stole the spotlight, the men’s team…
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WOMEN’S T20I TOURNEY IGNITES GROWTH, EXCITEMENT AMONG PLAYERS
From skill-building to global exposure, players say Nigeria’s women’s T20i tournament is a game-changer for cricket development. Cricket stars are buzzing with excitement over the ongoing Nigeria Fifth Women’s Invitational T20i tournament, describing it as a powerful platform for growth, experience, and international exposure. The competition, tagged the Patricia Kambarami Cup, is being held at…
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FIFA MAKES HISTORY WITH NEW RULES TO BOOST FEMALE COACHING IN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
FIFA is tightening its push for gender balance in football leadership, introducing new rules that will require every women’s team to include female coaches on their technical staff. The FIFA has announced that all teams competing in its women’s tournaments must now include at least one female head or assistant coach, in a major move…
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TEAM NIGERIA WRESTLERS AIM HIGH AFTER NAIA GOLD SWEEP
Team Nigeria Wrestling is making waves internationally! Coach Akuh Purity says the squad is ready to keep the medals coming, building on their four-gold haul at the 2026 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championships in the U.S. The victories earned the wrestlers NAIA All-American honors and spotlighted Nigeria’s rising influence in global wrestling. Akuh credited the…
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2025 ARDOVA HANDBALL PREMIER LEAGUE OPENS WITH THRILLING DRAW BETWEEN COAS SHOOTERS AND TOJEMARINE
Excitement was high as the 2025 Ardova Handball Premier League kicked off Tuesday at Rowe Park, Yaba, with COAS Shooters battling reigning champions Tojemarine to a dramatic 26-26 draw. Fans were on the edge of their seats as the match lived up to expectations, with both teams trading leads in a goal-for-goal showcase. Safety Shooters…
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FALCONETS CRUSH GHANA 3-0 TO CLAIM WAFU-B U20 GIRLS CUP TITLE WITH A GAME TO SPARE
Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s national team, the Falconets, completed a dominant run in the 2025 WAFU-B U20 Girls Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Ghana’s Black Princesses at Stade Omnisports d’Adjohoun, Benin. This win gave Nigeria a rare double over Ghana after a 3-1 triumph in the tournament opener. Janet Akekoromowei opened the scoring with…
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LGAN PRESIDENT CELEBRATES GOLF AS A SPORT THAT UNITES AND BUILDS HEALTH
At the 10th Enugu Ladies Open Golf Championship on Monday, Mrs. Evelyn Oyome, President of the Ladies Golfers Association of Nigeria (LGAN), praised golf for bringing together people from all walks of life. She highlighted the health benefits of golf, explaining that walking an 18-hole course up to five times a week provides excellent endurance…
