By Arinzechi Chukwunonso
South Africa have taken the lead at the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), while host nation Nigeria are fifth after the opening round of the competition in Abuja.
South Africa returned a team score of 154 strokes at the IBB International Golf and Country Club to top the leaderboard, four strokes ahead of second-placed Kenya, who finished on 158.
Tanzania came third with 160 strokes, followed by Uganda on 163, while Nigeria recorded 166 strokes to take fifth position.
Zambia were sixth with 167 strokes, while Botswana, Ghana, Zimbabwe and Tunisia completed the top 10.
In the individual standings, South Africa’s Isabella Ferreira leads the field after finishing the first round four strokes over par.
Kenya’s Kanana Muthomi is second on five over par, while Uganda’s Keisha Kagoro and South Africa’s Lourenda Steyn share third position on six over par.
Botswana’s Loapi Chokwe is fifth on seven over par, while Tanzania’s Neema Olomi and Madina Iddy are tied on eight over par.
Nigeria’s Juliana Ehinomhen is joint 10th after recording 10 strokes over par.
The competition continues with the second round, as Nigeria seek to improve their position against the other participating teams.
Twenty countries are taking part in the championship, which is being played over three rounds of 18 holes, covering 54 holes.
Nigeria’s First Lady and Grand Patron of AACT 2026, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, officially opened the tournament on Tuesday, November 3, with a ceremonial tee-off.
Edited by Julian Osamoto
