{
  "id": 10817656,
  "title": "Makinde Makes History, Wins Third Nigeria Cup Title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/makinde-makes-history-wins-third-nigeria-cup-title",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T00:46:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/30/makinde-makes-history-wins-third-nigeria-cup-title/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mike Makinde triumphed in the 29th edition of the annual Nigeria Cup Golf Tournament, clinching his third title in the prestigious competition. A talented 7-handicap golfer, Makinde secured his win with a score of 65 net, outpacing Anscy Okoebor and Abiola Johnson. This victory marks the first golfer in history to win the Nigeria Cup three times, having claimed the title in 2022 and successfully defended it in 2023. Makinde expressed his gratitude to the organizing committee for their excellent efforts and stated that his success marked an important milestone in his golfing career, promising more victories in the future. Other top performers included Akeem Lawal in the Gross Category for Men and Calli Udalor, who secured second place. The tournament also saw impressive performances from ladies competitors, with Adeyosola Ayodele and Evelyn Oyome taking the Ladies Net and Gross categories, respectively. Chairman of the Organising Committee, Mohammed Oyibo, praised the sponsors, members, and golfers for their contributions to making the week-long event a memorable celebration of Nigeria's independence anniversary.",
  "summary": "The 29th edition of the annual Nigeria Cup Golf Tournament came to a thrilling end at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 over the weekend with Mike Makinde emerging",
  "key_points": [
    "Mike Makinde wins third Nigeria Cup title, becoming first golfer to achieve feat",
    "Makinde, 7-handicap player, defeats Anscy Okoebor and Abiola Johnson",
    "Tournament celebrates Nigeria's independence anniversary"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Makinde's third Nigeria Cup title cements his legacy as a leading golfer, solidifying his place in history as the first to achieve this feat, and sets the stage for future successes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}