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2025 Captain’s Cup Begins, As Over 300 Golfers Battle For Honour

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1 year ago

April 6, 2025

2025 Captain’s Cup Begins, As Over 300 Golfers Battle For Honour

Joel Ajayi
The much awaiting 2025 Captain’s Cup tournament begins, Monday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

Tagged ” Tiger Bows Out,” the Six-day championship, which is among events lined up to celebrate the exit of the outgoing Captain of the Club, Ibrahim Babayo, will feature various categories include Caddies and Staff competition, Men and Female Divisions, Pros competition, Sponsors, Veterans and Super Veterans competition as well as 18-hole event on the last day.

The celebrant, Captain Ibrahim Babayo, thumped up his Exco for their excellent achievements both on the course and clubhouse. He described their tenure as action park right from the beginning.

“When we took over the club in April 2024, we set our sight on the dreams like what golfers will say our eyes on the green, our greens are good to see now, unlike in the past when they were brown.

“There are numerous things we have done like we renovated the access gate, our reception wears new face-lift furnished, changing air-conditioners in the Club house.We have carried out forensic audits, we have carried out SOP, We are done so many things to change the cooperate governance of the club, which has been a tremendous success. We have also changed the booking App of the club to the world standard.

“Our website is up to date. We also carried out the beautification of the club. We also changed all the street lights in the club. We are working to have solar lighting of all the holes.”

He attributed their success to the collective efforts and teamwork by the executive members having set standards for those that will come behind them.

Babayo commended the Organising Committee led by Ambassador Ben Okoyen for their effort so far in putting up a memorable championship
Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Olufemi Oluyede, is expected to perform the ceremonial tee-off alongside other invited dignitaries.

Highlights of the last day include presentations of trophies and prizes to deserving winners.

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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6 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.

Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.

The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.

As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.

The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.

The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.

With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.

Africa is coming to Abuja.

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