Tanzania’s Olomi Wins 2026 Ladies Open as Nigeria Misses Top Ten
By Amaechi Agbo
The 2026 Nigeria Ladies Open organised by the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, LGAN, came to a close Tuesday, with Tanzanian Neema Olomi emerged overall champions.
Olomi secured the title after three rounds of stroke-play competition, recording a 13-over-par total of 229 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja
The Tanzanian opened her campaign with a 74 in the first round before returning 75 in the second round. She completed the tournament with an 80 in the final round to seal the victory.
Speaking to journalists after her victory, Olomi dedicated her feat to hardwork and the desire to excel. She said her victory in Nigeria is another testimony that she is on the right track in her golfing career
She finished five strokes ahead of her closest rival, Ghanaian Amezedo, who returned a total of 234, 18 over par. Afi Amez edo, who finished second, recorded rounds of 77, 79 and 78, while Tanzania’s Madina Hussein posted 76, 83 and 79 totalling 238, 22 over par to secure third position.
Another Tanzanian counterparts Hawa Wanyeche placed fourth after carding 241, 25 over par.
Tanzanian duo of Loveness Mungure and Aalaa Somji finished on 254 apiece, while Ghanaian Wendy Gyan and Zimbabwe’s Tracey Humbira returned identical totals of 256.
Among the Nigerian competitors, Omowonuola Olarewaju finished with 271, while Josephine Benjamin recorded 274. Susan Marcus and Dorcas Daniel returned 276 and 279 respectively.
President, Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, LGAN, Dr Lami Onayi Ahmed commended all participants for their sportsmanship. She said the championship has really helped in further reuniting the continent.
The competition attracted golfers from different backgrounds, with several Nigerian players featuring among the participants.
Highlights of the day was presentations of trophies and Golf bags to eminent personalities, sponsors, spectators, LGAN Executives as well as members of Local Organising Committee, including General Manager, NTA Sports, Kayode Adeniyi who served as Director of Communication for both All Africa Challenge Trophy and Nigeria Ladies Open 2026.
