Tanzanian golfer Neema Olomi has emerged champion of the 2026 Nigeria Ladies Open Championship after posting a 13-over-par total of 229 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

Olomi sealed the title after three rounds of stroke-play competition, finishing five strokes ahead of her closest challenger, Afi Edo, who returned 234, 18 over par.

Madina Hussein finished third at 238, 22-over-par, while Hawa Wanyeche placed fourth after carding 241, 25-over-par.

Olomi began her campaign with a 74 in the opening round before returning 75 in the second round.

She carded 80 in the final round to secure the championship.

Reacting to her victory, Olomi described the achievement as rewarding, saying the competition tested her consistency, patience, and ability to stay focused under pressure.

Edo, who finished runner-up, recorded rounds of 77, 79 and 78, while Hussein returned 76, 83 and 79 to secure third position.

The championship drew more than 100 female golfers from different countries and backgrounds, with several Nigerian players also competing.

Loveness Mungure and Aalaa Somji finished with identical totals of 254, while Wendy Gyan and Tracey Humbira returned 256 apiece.

Among the Nigerian competitors, Omowonuola Olarewaju finished with 271, while Josephine Benjamin recorded 274. Susan Marcus and Dorcas Daniel returned 276 and 279, respectively.

Speaking on the successful hosting of the championship, Lami Ahmed, president of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), described the tournament as an important platform for promoting women’s golf and strengthening international sporting relationships.

Ahmed said the impressive turnout and participation of golfers from different countries reflected the growing interest in women’s golf and Nigeria’s capacity to host international competitions.

Ahmed commended the participating golfers, sponsors, officials, volunteers and other stakeholders for their contributions to the successful organisation of the championship. She also reaffirmed LGAN’s commitment to developing women’s golf, nurturing emerging talents and strengthening Nigeria’s position as a destination for international golf competitions.

The tournament, organised by LGAN, was played over three rounds of 18 holes, culminating in 54 holes of individual stroke-play competition at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

The championship brought together female golfers, providing a platform for competition, talent development and the promotion of women’s golf in Nigeria and across the continent.

(NAN)