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IBB Golf Club Independence golf thriller tees off with brand new car as 1st prize from PAN Nigeria Ltd
All is set for a thriller in Abuja and history is about to be made at the 2023 IBB Golf Club October 1st Golf Tournament where the overall winner will cruise home with a brand new car from PAN Nigeria Ltd.
Over 500 players from Nigeria and four other countries will be jostling for glory in the prestigious event taking place at the IBB Golf Club from September 25th to October 1st.
The IBB Independence Golf Tournament has long been a highlight on Nigeria’s golfing calendar, attracting top talent and enthusiastic participants from near and far. This year’s event is featuring a record number of over 500 golfers with players coming from Rwanda, Cameroun, Uganda and Ghana .
This year’s tournament will feature a challenging course that will test the skills and strategies of every golfer. With pristine fairways and meticulously maintained greens, the IBB Golf Club provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable week of golf.
“We are thrilled to host the Independence Golf Tournament once again, and we wanted to make this year’s event extra special,” said the IBB Golf Captain, Dt. Banjo Obaleye.
We are also using the platform and wonderful game of golf to highlight the business opportunities in Nigeria and promote vibrant trade between Aftican countries. This year’s event will include a business dinner with delegates from the other African countries.
“The tournament will also offer opportunities for networking, socializing, and enjoying the camaraderie of fellow golf enthusiasts.”
This event is a celebration of our nation’s independence and a testament to the passion and dedication that golfers bring to the sport.
The Chairman of the Independence Cup Organising Committee, and the Club’s Vice Captain, Ibrahim Babayo assured the golfers, the media and the public a “show stopper event.”
He added: I am particularly thrilled by the calibre and enthusiasm of our 2023 sponsors including PAN Nigeria Ltd. Access Bank, Sterling Bank, Unified Payments, Hope PSBank, TAJ Bank, Landmark Africa, Waltersmith, Stanbic IBTC and Golden Construction.
We are committed to creating an unforgettable atmosphere and enhancing the experience of sponsors and spectators alike. “
The Independence Golf Tournament at IBB Golf Club Abuja has become an annual highlight on Nigeria’s golfing calendar.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe confirmed the dates of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 tournament to be played between February 1-28, 2025.
In a statement following the meeting of the CAF Executive Committee in Nairobi, Kenya on Monday, Mosepe said that the first round of qualifiers will be played on the weekend of October 25-27, 2024.
CHAN is scheduled to be hosted in East Africa as CAF will communicate in due course stadiums and other venues to be used for the competition. Motsepe visited some of the venues in Kenya that are being prepared for the tournament on Sunday.
While noting the progress made and the commitment of the Government of Kenya, Motsepe said there was a need for everyone to work together at speed to ensure that all venues and facilities are ready for the competition.
Senegal is CHAN’s current champion after defeating hosts Algeria two years ago in Algiers.
World number one Jannik Sinner claimed his second Grand Slam singles title by defeating American Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 in the 2024 U.S. Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday.
Fritz, ranked No. 12, was aiming to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title in 21 years.
The last American to achieve this feat was Andy Roddick, who won the U.S. Open in 2003 and was present to witness the match on Sunday.
The 23-year-old Sinner, who is on an impressive 11-match winning streak, adds the U.S. Open title to his Australian Open victory earlier in January.
With this win, he joins Flavia Pennetta, the 2015 women’s singles champion, as the only Italian singles champion in the history of the U.S. Open.
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen will wear jersey no. 45 at his new club, Galatasaray.
It was reported that Osimhen personally requested for the jersey number.
According to Nigerian journalist, Fabrizio Romano, Osimhen has signed his season-long contract at the Turkish club with the deal expected to expire in June 2025.
He also confirmed the Nigerian striker will don the jersey no.45 which he wore at Charleroi as he hopes for a resurgence of the good luck the number had brought him before.
Laba wrote, “Victor Osimhen will be wearing number 45 at Galatasaray
“He personally requested that jersey number cos that was the good-luck number that he wore back at Belgian club Charleroi”
He wrote, “Victor Osimhen has just signed his contract at Galatasaray, deal sealed on player side!”
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