President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) and Chairperson of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Dr Lami Ahmed, has described Nigeria’s hosting of the continental women’s golf championship at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, as a successful outing.

Speaking at the banquet organised for participating players, spectators, sponsors and other stakeholders at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Dr Ahmed expressed gratitude to African golfing authorities, including The R&A, for giving Nigeria the opportunity to host the prestigious competition.

The former Lady Captain of the IBB International Golf and Country Club said the championship demonstrated the positive impact of providing young female golfers with the right environment to develop their talents and compete internationally.

“We are grateful to the AACT leadership for giving Nigeria this opportunity and to the IBB International Golf and Country Club for providing its facilities,” she said.

Dr Ahmed also commended Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her involvement in elevating the profile of the championship and encouraging greater participation and commitment among young female golfers.

“We are also deeply grateful to the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, whose acceptance to become patron of the championship, changed the entire outlook of the competition,” she said.

She further appreciated Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; other state governors; and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for their moral and financial support towards the successful hosting of the event.

The LGAN president also acknowledged the contributions of the association’s executive members, the Local Organising Committee, participating countries, sponsors, officials and volunteers.

Meanwhile, outgoing AACT President, Madam Cécile Poncet, described Nigeria’s hosting of the championship as a significant contribution to the development of women’s golf in Africa.

She noted that the competition continued to provide an important platform for African countries to showcase their talents, strengthen relationships and promote excellence in the sport.

Poncet said the standard of competition, particularly the performances of younger golfers, highlighted the bright future of women’s golf on the continent. She commended LGAN and the Nigerian organisers for delivering a memorable championship and expressed confidence that the tournament would continue to grow in stature.

Also speaking, AACT Trustee for West and Central Africa, Ekanem Ekwueme, said the competition had reinforced the importance of regional cooperation in advancing women's golf.

Ekwueme observed that Nigeria’s successful hosting, alongside the performances of participating countries, reflected the progress being made in creating more opportunities for female golfers.

She particularly highlighted the emergence of young talents such as Muthomi and Ngecu, describing their achievements as encouraging signs for the future of African golf.

She urged stakeholders to sustain the momentum through increased investment in grassroots development, coaching, junior competitions and improved facilities.

The championship attracted golfers from across Africa, including South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Rwanda, Tunisia, Gabon, Mauritius, Namibia, Malawi, Eswatini, Senegal, Cameroon, Togo and hosts Nigeria.

The 2026 edition further strengthened the AACT’s reputation as one of the continent’s leading platforms for promoting women’s amateur golf, continental unity and the development of emerging talents.

The week-long championship, which began on Monday, ended on Friday night with a colourful dinner and closing ceremony, featuring the cutting of the tournament cake.