Tanzania's national women's golf team is set to represent the country in the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) in Abuja, Nigeria, from November 2 to 7. The team, led by Tanzania Ladies Golf Union (TLGU) president Timea Chongo, will depart for Abuja on October 31 at 5pm. The championship will be held at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, with competitive rounds scheduled for November 4 to 6.
The team, consisting of Madina Idd, Neema Olomi, and Hawa Wanyeche, has been challenged to win the championship and bring home the prestigious silverware. National Sports Council (NSC) sports officer Petro Chelula issued the challenge during a flag handover ceremony, urging the golfers to approach the competition with determination, discipline, and confidence.
Chelula emphasized the expectations of Tanzanians and the responsibility of carrying the national flag. He encouraged the team to remain focused, work collectively, and demonstrate the fighting spirit required to compete against Africa's leading women's amateur golfers. The team has received backing from corporate partners, including CRDB Bank, Kago, and Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL).
Chongo stated that the primary objective is to win the championship and restore Tanzania's reputation in African women's golf. She expressed confidence in the team's experience and determination to challenge for the top prize. The team will be managed by Ayne Magombe, who expressed confidence in the squad's readiness for the challenge.
Twenty countries have confirmed participation in the championship, including hosts Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Ghana, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Malawi, Mauritius, Botswana, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Eswatini, Gabon, Senegal, and Togo. Madina Idd, who will captain the side, expressed confidence that the team would return home with positive results.
The team will draw encouragement from its previous international performances, and Tanzanians are urged to support the golfers as they seek to make the country proud. Madina Idd also won the individual title at the 2019 East and Central Africa Challenge Trophy with 220 strokes, presenting her and her teammates with another opportunity to translate their individual experience into collective success.
The Abuja assignment presents an opportunity for Tanzania to finally deliver its maiden AACT team crown. With the team's determination and corporate support, Tanzanians will be eagerly awaiting their return with a historic achievement. The championship is expected to be a significant test of the team's skills against the continent's strongest teams.
Key points
- Tanzania's national women's golf team aims to win the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy in Abuja, Nigeria.
- The team is led by TLGU president Timea Chongo and managed by Ayne Magombe.
- Twenty countries have confirmed participation in the championship.
