AUSC Region 2

🌍 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟭 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗜𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗬 🇳🇬

▪️The journey towards the Nigeria 2031 African Games has officially begun, as the Bid Committee commenced its inspection visits yesterday, marking a significant milestone in Africa’s sporting landscape.

▫️Leading the delegation is Dr. Chipande, representing the African Union Sports Council HQ, overseeing the technical and strategic assessment process.

▫️The high-level delegation comprised of:
▪️ Dr. Chipande – AUSC Coordinator & Head of Delegation
▪️ Ms. Lina Paul Kessy – Senior Sports Officer, AUSC
▪️ Chief (Dr.) Michael Shamsu Mustapha – Secretary General, AUSC Region 2
▪️ Mr. Sid Ahmed Selmi – Technical Committee, African Games
▪️ Penalva Cerza – Technical Committee, African Games

▫️This inspection signals Africa’s continued commitment to excellence in hosting, infrastructure readiness, and the advancement of continental sports development.

🇳🇬 Nigerian’s bid stands as a bold step toward delivering a world-class African Games that reflects the continent’s unity, talent, and sporting heritage.



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𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟮 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗔 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗨𝟭𝟵 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧

🔸The African Union Sports Council (AUSC)Region 2 has endorsed the Delta Senators U19 Unifier Cup, a grassroots football tournament focused on discovering and promoting young talent.

🔸At a strategic meeting held at Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, convened by Amb. Onoriode Omagufi, AUSC officials including Secretary General Chief Michael Shamsu Mustapha and Senior Sports Officer Mr. Abdoul-Rafiou Assoumanou were unveiled in support of the initiative.

🔸Discussions centered on strengthening collaboration to create international exposure opportunities for Nigerian youth through scouts and professional clubs.

🔸 AUSC Region 2 will maintain a presence throughout the 10-day tournament in Delta State, providing institutional support and monitoring proceedings.

🔸 Officials praised the tournament as a platform for youth empowerment, unity, and talent development, reaffirming their commitment to advancing grassroots sports across Africa.

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THE GAMBIA TO HOST 2026 AFRICAN UNION SPORTS COUNCIL REGION 2 GAMES AS ASKY AIRLINES NAMED OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER

Banjul, The Gambia – March 2026

The Government of the Republic of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has officially signed the Host Agreement with the African Union Sports Council Region 2 for The Gambia to host the prestigious AUSC Region 2 Games scheduled to take place in Banjul from 7–13 June 2026.

The agreement formally designates Banjul as the host city for the regional multi sport event, which will bring together young athletes under the age of 20 from member states across the region to compete in a celebration of youth development, sports excellence, and regional unity.

As part of preparations for the Games, the African Union Sports Council Region 2 has also announced a strategic partnership with ASKY Airlines, naming the airline as the Official Airline Partner for the 2026 AUSC Region 2 Games.

Under this partnership, ASKY Airlines will provide travel and logistical support for athletes, officials, and stakeholders attending the regional multi-sport event. The collaboration is expected to strengthen cooperation between the sports and aviation sectors in Africa while ensuring the smooth movement of participating delegations to and from The Gambia.

Sporting disciplines scheduled for the 2026 AUSC Region 2 Games include:
• Athletics
• Basketball (3x3)
• Beach Volleyball
• Boxing
• African Traditional Games (Exhibition)

The hosting of the AUSC Region 2 Games represents a significant milestone for The Gambia’s sports development agenda and highlights the country’s growing capacity to stage international sporting events. The Games are expected to promote youth empowerment, regional cooperation, and sports tourism in The Gambia.

Further announcements regarding sponsorships, participating countries, and competition schedules are expected in the coming weeks.

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✈️ Strategic Partnership for the 2026 AUSC Region 2 Games

🔸The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 2 has officially partnered with ASKY Airlines as the Official Airline Partner for the 2026 AUSC Region 2 Games to be held in Banjul, The Gambia (7–13 June 2026).

🔸This partnership will support the travel and logistical movement of athletes, officials, and stakeholders, strengthening collaboration between the sports and aviation sectors across Africa.

📄 Read the full press release below for more details.

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🌍✨ 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔 𝗧𝗦𝗚 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧– 1𝖘𝖙 𝕰𝖉𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 (𝕺𝖓𝖑𝖎𝖓𝖊)

🔹African women have always been the custodians of culture, heritage, and community strength.

🔸Through Traditional Sports and Games (TSG), women continue to shape identity, resilience, and leadership across generations.

🔹The African Traditional Sports and Games Confederation (ATSGC) invites you to the inaugural Africa TSG Women’s Summit, a powerful continental dialogue celebrating women who preserve, promote, and transform our indigenous sports and cultural heritage.

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲:
“𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩, 𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦”,

🔸This summit will spotlight inspiring women leaders, practitioners, and advocates working to elevate traditional sports across Africa.

🔹Together, we will explore how women are:

🌿 Preserving cultural heritage through traditional games
⚽ Driving community development through sport
👩🏾‍🏫 Inspiring the next generation of African girls in sport and 𝖑𝖊𝖆𝖉𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖍𝖎𝖕

📅 19 March 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM (GMT +1)
💻 Zoom Platform

Join us as we celebrate the power, resilience, and legacy of African women in Traditional Sports and Games.

Let us amplify her voice, her story, and her game.

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𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

🔸The Secretary General of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 2, Chief (Dr.) Michael Shamsu Mustapha, met with Nigeria’s Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, in Abuja on 5 March 2026.

🔸The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration to promote grassroots sports, youth participation, and talent development across Africa.

🔸Hon. Adeboye reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to building strong grassroots sports systems that nurture young talent.
Chief Mustapha highlighted the importance of partnerships in unlocking Africa’s sporting potential.

🔸Both leaders expressed optimism about expanding opportunities for young athletes across the continent.



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📢 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥:| 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

🔹As we mark Women’s Month under the theme of advancing gender equality and empowerment, ATSGC is celebrating women shaping Traditional Sports & Games across Africa.

🔸Nominate a deserving woman or yourself today.
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🔗 Google Form: https://forms.gle/vt6qbdQxfHitNh146
📅 Deadline: 26 February 2026
Her Strength. Her Heritage. Her Game.

Proudly supported by AUSC Region 2

🎨 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻! 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀

🌍​The AUSC Region 2 Youth Games 2026 Mascot Challenge is officially underway! We are looking for a mascot that captures the vibrant spirit and cultural identity of West Africa.

​𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦:
​𝗪𝗛𝗢: Open to all citizens/residents of AUSC Region 2 Member States (Individuals or teams of max 3).

​𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟: Create an original, friendly, and inclusive mascot that reflects West African symbolism.

​𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟: Must be adaptable for print, digital, and animation. Avoid political or religious imagery.

​𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗: CASH PRIZE for the winner! 💰
​Key Timeline:
​📅 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘: February 20, 2026
​📅 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗: February 26, 2026
​𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄:
​Email your design to [email protected] (CC: [email protected]).

𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧: AUSC Region 2 Games 2026 Mascot Contest
​Don’t wait—show the world your creativity! 🖌️✨

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