Tanzania's national ladies' golf team has received government backing as they prepare to compete in the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy. The championship will be held from November 2-7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja, Nigeria. The team departed for Abuja to compete in the prestigious biennial tournament. The government, under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has expressed its commitment to supporting sports development.
The National Sports Council's Sports Officer, Petro Chalula, urged the players to perform well and make the country proud. He commended the Tanzania Ladies Golf Union and sponsors for facilitating the team's participation. Chalula highlighted the government's investment in infrastructure and athletes, demonstrating its dedication to sports development. The team's flag-off ceremony was held in Dar es Salaam on Friday.
Tanzania will field a three-player squad comprising captain Madina Hussein, Hawa Wanyeche, and Neema Olomi, under the management of Ayne Magombe. The team is targeting its first AACT title after finishing runners-up in 2010 and 2018. They were placed fifth at the 2024 championship in Morocco, where the hosts were crowned champions. The team has a strong squad and is well-prepared for the continental challenge.
The Tanzania Ladies Golf Union President, Timea Chogo, thanked the National Sports Council, CRDB Bank, Kago Logistics, Tanzania Breweries Limited, Saher, Tanzania National Parks, and individual well-wishers for supporting the campaign. She emphasized the players' responsibility to build on the country's previous performances and bring honour to Tanzania. The team's sponsors have expressed confidence in their ability to deliver a historic victory.
TGU Chairman, Gilman Kasiga, expressed confidence in the team's ability to deliver a historic victory, describing the squad as strong and complete. He saw the players off at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam. Kasiga believes the ladies will make the country proud and return with victory. The team's manager, Ayne Magombe, also expressed confidence in the squad's abilities.
Team Manager Magombe described the players as experienced, talented, and well-prepared for the continental challenge. The team's sponsors, including Kago Africa Limited, have expressed pride in being associated with the national team. Kago Africa Limited's General Manager, Sherebanoo Moiz, stated that the company's decision to support the golfers reflects its belief in the values promoted through sport.
The team's participation in the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy is a significant opportunity for Tanzania to make history in the continental competition. With government backing and sponsor support, the team is well-prepared to take on the challenge. The team's performance will be closely watched, and their success will be a source of pride for the country.
Key points
- The Tanzania national ladies' golf team has received government backing ahead of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy.
- The team is targeting its first AACT title after finishing runners-up in 2010 and 2018.
- The team's sponsors have expressed confidence in their ability to deliver a historic victory.
