Uloma Mbuko Ogbuokiri Launches Girls in Golf Initiative

Uloma Mbuko Ogbuokiri, Nigeria's first female professional golfer, is spearheading the Girls in Golf Legacy Project to introduce 300 girls to the sport ahead of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT). Scheduled from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja, the initiative aims to create opportunities for young girls to discover golf, develop their skills, and aspire to compete at high levels.

Ogbuokiri, who is the coordinator of Girls in Golf, stated that the project seeks to promote confidence, discipline, leadership, and ambition among participants. The legacy initiative is designed to ensure that Nigeria's hosting of the AACT benefits not only the competition but also fosters grassroots participation in women's golf.

This edition of the championship marks Nigeria's third time hosting the event, previously held in Lagos in 1996 and Abuja in 2010. The project aims to inspire a new generation of female golfers and strengthen the future of women's golf in Nigeria and Africa.