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With 14 days to go before the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) 2026, the Chairman of the Interim Management Committee of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, Peter Deshi, has assured participating golfers and visitors of a memorable experience at the championship venue.
Deshi said preparations were focused on providing a playing environment suited to the continent’s leading female golfers, while ensuring that the improved facilities and distinctive character of the club offered participants a rewarding experience throughout the competition.
The championship will take place from 2 to 7 November 2026 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja, bringing together female golfers from across Africa for six days of competition and continental sporting engagement. Project reports
As the countdown enters its final phase, attention is increasingly turning to the pitch preparation, condition of the facilities and the overall experience awaiting players, officials and other visitors expected in the Nigerian capital.
The IBB club has undergone refurbishment and improvement works ahead of the tournament, following a long period of closure to golf. The works are intended to restore the venue and prepare it to meet the needs of hosting an important continental championship.
For Deshi, the preparations go beyond organizing a tournament. They provide an opportunity to showcase the club’s renovated facilities and reaffirm its place among Nigeria’s premier golf venues.
The club’s staging of the championship also represents an opportunity to demonstrate Nigeria’s ability to stage international sporting events while promoting women’s golf and strengthening sporting relationships across the continent.
The IBB prepares for the continental showcase
Located in Abuja, IBB International Golf and Country Club has previously hosted major golf events, including the 2010 edition of the All Africa Challenge Trophy.
Its selection for the 2026 championship marks another opportunity for the venue to welcome golfers from across Africa and position Nigeria at the heart of the continent’s women’s golf calendar.
Nigeria will host the competition for the third time, having already organized the championship in 1996 at the Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos and in 2010 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja.
The tournament’s return to Nigeria is expected to draw attention to the development of women’s golf in the country and provide a platform for participating nations to compete, exchange experiences and strengthen relationships through sport.
As the host venue, the IBB club will be crucial to the success of the championship. The conditions of the pitch, the quality of the playing environment and the availability of support facilities will contribute to the experience of the competing teams.
The ongoing preparations are therefore aimed at ensuring that the venue is ready to accommodate the technical demands of the competition and the needs of players and visitors during the tournament.
Beyond golf: a showcase for Abuja and Nigeria
Beyond the sporting competition, AACT 2026 is expected to provide an opportunity to showcase Abuja’s hospitality, tourist attractions and ability to host international visitors.
The arrival of players, team officials and other stakeholders from different African countries is expected to create opportunities for cultural exchange and interaction, while bringing further attention to the Federal Capital Territory as a destination for sporting events.
The championship also provides a platform to promote women’s participation in golf and encourage wider interest in the sport among girls and aspiring players.
By bringing together national teams, referees and golf administrators, the event is expected to strengthen the sport’s role in building relationships across national borders and creating shared experiences between participating countries.
For Nigeria, hosting the competition for the third time represents continuity in its commitment to continental golf and an opportunity to deliver an event that reflects the country’s sporting ambitions.
As November 2 approaches, the countdown also reminds us of the final preparations needed to ensure a smooth competition and a welcoming environment for all participants.
The championship will run until November 7, with the IBB International Golf and Country Club serving as a meeting point for female golfers competing for continental titles.
As organizers count down the remaining days, the message is clear: Africa is coming to Abuja to celebrate women’s golf, sporting excellence and continental unity.
