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With 14 days to the commencement of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), 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 suitable playing environment for the continent’s leading women golfers, while ensuring that the club’s improved facilities and distinctive character would offer participants a rewarding experience throughout the competition.
The championship is scheduled to hold from November 2 to 7, 2026 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja, bringing together women golfers from across Africa for six days of competition and continental sporting engagement. Blueprint reports
With the countdown entering its final stretch, attention has increasingly turned to the readiness of the course, the condition of the facilities and the overall experience awaiting players, officials and other visitors expected in the Nigerian capital.
The IBB club has undergone renovation and improvement work ahead of the tournament, following an extended period of closure to golf. The work is intended to restore the venue and prepare it to meet the demands of hosting a major continental championship.
For Deshi, the preparations go beyond staging a tournament. They provide an opportunity to showcase the club’s renewed facilities and reaffirm its place among Nigeria’s prominent golfing venues.
The club’s hosting of the championship also presents an opportunity to demonstrate Nigeria’s capacity to organise international sporting events while promoting women’s golf and strengthening sporting relationships across the continent.
IBB prepares for continental showcase
Located in Abuja, the IBB International Golf and Country Club has previously hosted major golfing 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 place Nigeria at the centre of the continent’s women’s golf calendar.
Nigeria will host the competition for the third time, having previously staged the championship in 1996 at Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos and in 2010 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja.
The return of the tournament 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 central to the championship’s success. The condition of the course, the quality of the playing environment and the readiness of supporting 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: Showcasing Abuja and Nigeria
Beyond the sporting contest, AACT 2026 is expected to offer an opportunity to showcase Abuja’s hospitality, tourism attractions and capacity 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 additional 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 young girls and aspiring players.
Through the gathering of national teams, officials and golf administrators, the event is expected to reinforce the role of sport in building relationships across national boundaries and creating shared experiences among participating countries.
For Nigeria, hosting the competition for a third time represents continuity in its engagement with continental golf and an opportunity to deliver an event that reflects the country’s sporting ambitions.
With November 2 approaching, the countdown is also a reminder of the final preparations required 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 the meeting point for women golfers competing for continental honours.
As the organisers count down the remaining days, the message is clear: Africa is coming to Abuja for a celebration of women’s golf, sporting excellence and continental unity.
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