By Arinzechi Chukwunonso
Tanzania’s Neema Olomi has emerged champion of the 2026 Nigeria Ladies Open after an impressive performance at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, while Nigerian golfers missed out on the tournament’s top ten.
Olomi sealed the title with a three-round aggregate of 229, 13-over-par, following scores of 74, 75 and 80 in the 54-hole stroke-play competition organised by the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN).
Speaking after her victory, Olomi attributed her success to hard work and a strong desire to excel, describing the triumph in Nigeria as further evidence that her golfing career is moving in the right direction.
She finished five strokes ahead of Ghana’s Afi Amez edo, who took second place with 234, 18-over-par, after rounds of 77, 79 and 78.
Tanzania’s Madina Hussein claimed third position with 238, 22-over-par, while compatriot Hawa Wanyeche finished fourth with 241, 25-over-par.
Other notable performances included Tanzania’s Loveness Mungure and Aalaa Somji, who both returned 254, while Ghana’s Wendy Gyan and Zimbabwe’s Tracey Humbira finished with identical totals of 256.
Nigeria’s best performers were Omowonuola Olarewaju, who carded 271, and Josephine Benjamin, who finished with 274. Susan Marcus returned 276, while Dorcas Daniel recorded 279.
President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, Dr Lami Onayi Ahmed, commended the participants for their sportsmanship, noting that the championship had further strengthened unity and friendship among countries across the continent.
The tournament attracted golfers from different backgrounds and countries, providing another platform for international competition and continental collaboration.
The closing ceremony also featured the presentation of trophies and golf bags to distinguished personalities, sponsors, spectators, LGAN executives and members of the Local Organising Committee.
Among those recognised was NTA Sports General Manager, Kayode Adeniyi, who served as Director of Communication for both the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy and the Nigeria Ladies Open.
