With 23 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is gearing up to welcome golfers, officials, and guests from across the continent. The championship, set to take place from November 2 to 7, 2026, in Abuja, promises to be an experience that goes beyond competitive golf. The event will feature Nigerian culture, cuisine, tourism, and the country's renowned hospitality.
Grace Ihonvbere, former Lady Captain of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, and Grand Patron of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), has promised visitors an authentic Nigerian experience. According to Ihonvbere, the tournament presents an opportunity to showcase Nigeria's rich cultural heritage, diversity, and hospitality while creating memorable experiences for participants and guests.
The championship will offer visitors the opportunity to discover Nigeria beyond the golf course. Local delicacies, cultural expressions, tourism attractions, and interactions with Nigerians will form part of their experience. Ihonvbere said the event provides a platform to introduce participants to Nigeria's rich heritage, including indigenous dishes, colourful cultural expressions, and the warmth of local communities.
Abuja, the host city, will provide an opportunity for visitors to explore Nigeria's capital beyond the tournament venue. The city's tourism attractions, cultural diversity, and growing profile as a destination for major national and international gatherings will be on display. The championship is expected to bring together competitors and officials from different African countries, creating opportunities for interaction and the exchange of ideas.
The 2026 edition will mark the third time Nigeria has hosted the All Africa Challenge Trophy, following previous hosting engagements in Lagos and Abuja. The first Nigerian edition took place in 1996 at Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos, while the second was held in 2010 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja.
Ihonvbere's message underscores the importance of hospitality in shaping the overall experience of international sporting events. The championship is an opportunity for Nigeria to demonstrate its organisational capacity and continued involvement in women's golf on the continent. The IBB International Golf and Country Club, which hosted the 2010 edition, will once again serve as the venue.
With 23 days remaining before the championship begins, preparations and anticipation are building towards the arrival of participating teams, officials, and guests. The countdown message also serves as an invitation to Africa's golfing community to look beyond the fairways and embrace the wider experience Nigeria intends to offer.
Key points
- Nigeria to showcase culture, cuisine, and hospitality at continental women's team golf championship
- 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy to take place from November 2 to 7, 2026, in Abuja
- Event aims to promote cultural exchange, strengthen relationships among African countries, and showcase Nigeria's capacity to host international sporting competitions
