Tanzanian golfer Neema Olomi has been declared the champion of the 2026 Nigeria Ladies Open Championship. According to Premium Times, Olomi posted a total score of 229, which was 13-over-par, to win the event held at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja. AllAfrica reported the same result, confirming that the competition consisted of three rounds of stroke-play. Olomi finished five strokes ahead of her closest competitor, Afi Amez edo, who recorded a total of 234, or 18-over-par.
The scoring details for the top finishers were provided by both publications. Olomi began the tournament with a 74 in the first round and a 75 in the second. She completed the championship with an 80 in the final round. Afi Amez edo, the runner-up, recorded rounds of 77, 79, and 78. Madina Hussein took third place with a total of 238, while Hawa Wanyeche finished fourth with a score of 241. Premium Times noted that Hussein’s individual rounds were 76, 83, and 79.
The event attracted a large international field. Both sources stated that more than 100 female golfers from different countries and backgrounds participated, including several players from Nigeria. Among the Nigerian competitors, Omowonuola Olarewaju finished with a total of 271, and Josephine Benjamin recorded 274. Other Nigerian players, including Susan Marcus and Dorcas Daniel, finished with scores of 276 and 279, respectively. Loveness Mungure and Aalaa Somji tied with identical totals of 254, while Wendy Gyan and Tracey Humbira both returned 256.
Lami Ahmed, President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), commented on the success of the tournament. According to Premium Times, Ahmed described the event as a significant platform for promoting women’s golf and strengthening international sporting relationships. She stated that the high participation rate reflected growing interest in the sport and Nigeria’s ability to host international competitions. Ahmed commended the golfers, sponsors, and volunteers for their contributions to the organization of the championship.
The tournament was organized by LGAN and played over 54 holes of individual stroke-play. The association reaffirmed its commitment to developing women’s golf and nurturing emerging talents. Ahmed expressed hope that the championship would continue to grow in stature and attract more players in future editions, serving as a platform for talent development across the continent.