By Arinzechi Chukwunonso
Nigeria have moved up to fourth position in the team standings after the second round of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), as defending champions South Africa maintained their lead at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.
The hosts improved their performance on the second day, returning a combined score of 161, five shots better than their opening-round 166.
Nigeria now have an overall score of 327, just two shots behind third-placed Tanzania, who have 325.
South Africa remain at the top of the leaderboard with 309 after 36 holes, while Kenya occupy second position with 316.
In the individual standings, Kenya’s Kanana Muthomi has taken the lead from South Africa’s Isabella Ferreira after recording two consistent rounds of 77 for an aggregate of 154.
Ferreira is three shots behind on 157, while South Africa’s Charlotte Millard and Botswana’s Loapi Chokwe share third position with 159 each.
Tanzania’s Neema Olomi occupies fifth position with 160, followed by Kenya’s Bianca Ngecu on 162.
Nigeria’s Diana Osmond is seventh with 163, while compatriot Ehinomen Juliana is joint eighth on 164 alongside Uganda’s Keisha Kagoro and South Africa’s Lourenda Steyn.
Attention now shifts to the final round on Friday, with South Africa seeking to consolidate its advantage as Kenya remain in contention for the team and individual titles.
The three-round championship, featuring 18 holes per round, concludes on Friday in Abuja.
Edited by Julian Osamoto
