Tanzania’s Neema Olomi Wins 2026 Nigeria Ladies Open in Abuja

Posted : 12 November 2026

Tanzania’s Neema Olomi emerged champion of the 2026 Nigeria Ladies Open after recording a three-round total of 229, finishing 13-over-par at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja.

Olomi secured the title with a five-stroke advantage over Ghana’s Afi Amez edo, who finished second with 234, 18-over-par. The Tanzanian golfer returned rounds of 74, 75 and 80 to claim the championship after 54 holes of stroke-play competition.

Tanzania strengthened its presence on the leaderboard, with Madina Hussein finishing third on 238, while compatriot Hawa Wanyeche took fourth place with 241. The result gave Tanzania three of the tournament’s top four positions.

Hussein recorded rounds of 76, 83 and 79, while Wanyeche completed her campaign with a total of 241. Ghana’s Afi Amez edo finished runner-up after posting scores of 77, 79 and 78.

Other notable performances included Tanzania’s Loveness Mungure and Aalaa Somji, who both finished with 254. Ghana’s Wendy Gyan and Zimbabwe’s Tracey Humbira returned identical totals of 256.

Nigerian golfers struggled to match the leading international competitors, with none finishing inside the top 10. Omowonuola Olarewaju was the country’s leading performer with 271, while Josephine Benjamin followed with 274.

Susan Marcus finished on 276, while Dorcas Daniel recorded 279. Their results highlighted the challenge facing the home players against competitors from other African countries.

Olomi described her victory as a rewarding achievement, saying the competition tested her consistency, patience and ability to remain focused under pressure. She also expressed appreciation to the organizers for providing a competitive platform and welcoming the participating golfers.

President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), Dr. Lami Onayi Ahmed, commended the players for their sportsmanship. She said the championship had strengthened relationships among participating countries and provided opportunities for international sporting engagement.

Ahmed also reaffirmed the association’s commitment to promoting women’s golf and creating opportunities for female players to develop their skills.

The 2026 edition was organized by LGAN and attracted more than 100 female golfers from different countries. The closing ceremony featured the presentation of trophies and golf bags to distinguished personalities, sponsors, spectators, association executives and members of the Local Organizing Committee.

Tanzania’s Neema Olomi Wins 2026 Nigeria Ladies Open in Abuja

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