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Nigeria professional golf tournament expansion

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2026-10-13 20:51 UTC → 2026-10-26 19:26 UTC · added removed

Nigeria is increasing its presence in the continental professional golf circuit through several upcoming championships and tournament agreements. In preparation for the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) and the Nigeria Ladies Open Championship in Abuja, the Ladies’ Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has sought a medical partnership with the National Hospital Abuja. LGAN President Lami Ahmed stated that the back-to-back events require comprehensive medical preparedness to ensure the safety of elite female golfers, officials, and spectators. The request aims to secure includes ambulances, medical personnel, and emergency evacuation arrangements for the events, which are expected to host participants from approximately 30 African countries. Technical Director Julius Fadairo has confirmed that preparations are underway for the AACT, which arrangements. The AACT is scheduled to take place from for November 2 to 7, 2–7, 2026, at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja. Preparations include course inspections and ensuring the readiness of caddies to support the participating women golfers. This event marks Club, followed by the third time Nigeria Ladies Open Championship from November 7–10. Technical Director Julius Fadairo has hosted confirmed that preparations, including course inspections and caddy readiness, are underway. To enhance social impact, organizers have introduced the championship, following previous editions ‘Girls in Lagos Golf Legacy Project,’ led by coordinator Uloma Mbuko Ogbuokiri, which aims to mentor 300 young girls in 1996 leadership and Abuja in 2010. golf skills. Consultant Munir Tijjani noted that technical planning is progressing with federal government support. Further expanding the local golf landscape, Alpha-Bravo Integrated Services has secured a three-year sponsorship with the Sunshine Development Tour (SDT) to host the Alpha-Bravo Golf Classic at the Lakowe Lakes Golf Club in Lagos from 2026 to 2028. The inaugural edition is scheduled for November 18–21, 2026, with a $25,000 prize purse. Organizers intend to use these major championships as platforms to promote Nigerian culture, tourism, and hospitality.

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  1. 2026-10-26 19:26 UTC Nigeria professional golf tournament expansion
  2. 2026-10-13 20:51 UTC Nigeria professional golf tournament expansion
  3. 2026-10-11 02:41 UTC Nigeria professional golf tournament expansion

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