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

The championship, organised by the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), ended on Tuesday, with Olomi finishing five strokes ahead of Ghanaian challenger Afi Amezedo, who returned 234, 18 over par, to take second place.

Olomi opened her campaign with a two-over-par 74 before carding 75 in the second round. She completed the tournament with an 80 in the final round to secure the title.

Speaking after her victory, the Tanzanian attributed her success to hard work and a strong desire to excel, describing the triumph in Nigeria as further evidence that her golfing career was progressing in the right direction.

Amezedo finished second with rounds of 77, 79 and 78, while another Tanzanian, Madina Hussein, claimed third position with a total of 238, 22 over par, after returning scores of 76, 83 and 79.

Tanzania’s Hawa Wanyeche finished fourth on 241, while compatriots Loveness Mungure and Aalaa Somji returned identical totals of 254.

Ghana’s Wendy Gyan and Zimbabwe’s Tracey Humbira also finished level, posting 256 apiece.

However, the home players were unable to secure a place in the top 10, with Omowonuola Olarewaju emerging as Nigeria’s best finisher on 271.

Josephine Benjamin returned 274, while Susan Marcus and Dorcas Daniel posted 276 and 279 respectively.

LGAN President, Dr Lami Onayi Ahmed, commended the participants for displaying sportsmanship throughout the championship, noting that the competition had strengthened relationships among golfers from different African countries.

She said the tournament had provided another opportunity for players from across the continent to connect through sport and further promote unity.

The closing ceremony featured presentations of trophies and golf bags to distinguished personalities, sponsors, spectators, LGAN executives and members of the Local Organising Committee.

Among those recognised was Kayode Adeniyi, General Manager of NTA Sports, who served as Director of Communication for both the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy and the Nigeria Ladies Open.

The Nigeria Ladies Open followed the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy, also hosted at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, extending Abuja’s role as a meeting point for women’s golf in Africa.