IBB Club to Host 2026 AACT November 4-6
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) will be hosted at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja from November 4 to November 6. The President, Ladies’
The 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) will be hosted by the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja from November 4 to November 6. Ladies' Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) President Dr Lami Ahmed announced the event, stating it will feature Africa's top women amateur golfers. Ahmed compared the tournament to the AFCON football competition, highlighting its importance as a continental event where teams compete for their country rather than individual glory.
She emphasized the AACT's role in boosting women and young female golfers' development and international exposure. The three-day tournament will bring together female amateur golfers, national teams, officials, supporters, and delegates from across Africa, projected to cost around ₦547 million. The LGAN aims to secure financial and in-kind support from various stakeholders to cover the delegation's accommodation at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel and other logistical needs.
Dr Ahmed expressed excitement about the gathering, emphasizing that Abuja will serve as a meeting point for African women in sport, ensuring a warm welcome for all participating countries throughout their stay. The AACT is a team event with three players and a captain representing each nation, with the best two scores each day from each player contributing to their country's cumulative score, which will also impact the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR).
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