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AACT 2026: South Africa Lead as Nigeria Fifth After Day One

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3 hours ago

November 5, 2026

Joel Ajayi

The ongoing All Africa Challenge Trophy, AACT, currently ongoing in the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja enters Day 2 today. At the end of Day 1, South Africa took an early lead with 154 strokes.

Kenya occupied second position with 158 strokes, while Tanzania placed third with 160 strokes after the opening round of the continental women’s golf championship.

Uganda finished fourth with 163 strokes, while Host Nigeria occupied fifth position with 166 strokes.

Zambia followed in sixth position with 167 strokes, ahead of Botswana, which returned 170 strokes to place seventh.

Ghana finished eighth with 172 strokes, while Zimbabwe and Tunisia occupied ninth and 10th positions with 174 and 176 strokes, respectively.

In the individual standings, South Africa’s Isabella Ferreira emerged as the Day One leader with four strokes over par (+4).

Ferreira, who expressed satisfaction with her opening-round performance, said she was encouraged by her start but remained focused on maintaining consistency.

“I’m happy with how I started the championship. The course demands concentration and patience, and I will continue to take each hole as it comes,” she said.

Kenya’s Kanana Muthomi followed closely in second position with five strokes over par (+5), while Uganda’s Keisha Kagoro occupied third position with six strokes over par (+6).

Kagoro said she was delighted with her start and determined to build on the performance.

“It is encouraging to begin the championship this way. I know the competition is strong, but I will stay focused, trust my game and work towards an even better performance,” she said.

South Africa’s Lourenda Steyn also returned six strokes over par to share third position with Kagoro.

Botswana’s Loapi Chokwe occupied fifth position with seven strokes over par (+7), while Tanzania’s Neema Olomi and Madina Iddy were tied on eight strokes over par (+8).

Kenya’s Bianca Ngecu and Kellie Gachaga returned nine strokes over par (+9) apiece.

Nigeria’s Juliana Ehinomhen finished among the leading 10 players, returning 10 strokes over par (+10) to occupy joint 10th position.

However, the Nigerian team will be seeking to improve its standing in the remaining rounds as competition intensifies among the participating countries. No fewer than 20 countries are participating in the championship, which features three rounds of 18 holes each, culminating in 54 holes.

It will be recalled that Nigeria’s First Lady and Grand Patron of AACT 2026, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, performed the ceremonial tee-off on Tuesday, November 3, signalling the commencement of the continental championship.

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Lagos Renews Commitment to Women Run as Organisers Promise Record-Breaking Event

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13 hours ago

November 4, 2026

The Gleamer

The Lagos State government has reiterated its commitments to the annual 10km Women Run as the road race dedicated to only women draws near.

Speaking in Lagos on Tuesday during the press conference to herald the November 14 race, the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, said the state was always willing to partner with the organisers as part of efforts to drive mass participation in sports.

“That is why year in, year out, we are always willing to be part of this initiative,” he said.

“We are always very excited when the time is getting nearer. We understand that the theme for 2026 is ‘One city, One stride, Let’s run together.

“There’s something about togetherness. There’s something about moving together. And there’s something about working together to achieve a common purpose.

“Lagos Women’s Run has actually emphasized the need for us to run together, one city, and to achieve a common purpose.”

“What Lagos Women Run has done and has continued to do is making a significant impact in the lives of our people. And it’s very important for us to continue to support and to achieve greatness.”

Also speaking at the Press conference, the Coordinator of the event, Tayo Popoola, said the organisers have put in place a lot of innovation to make this year’s edition the best-ever.

According to her, there is need for togetherness and to build a nation, there is a need to run together as one, hence the theme of the 2026 edition of the race.

She appreciated all sponsors, especially the Lagos State government while also revealing that over 10,000 women already registered for the race with more being expected before registration closes.

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