Uwana Fombo Claims Bonny Island Golf Title, Supports Awareness
Uwana Fombo emerged as the champion of the 2026 Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC) Ladies Invitational and Breast Cancer Awareness Tournament, winning the Division One ladies’ category with a score of 34 points while playing off a handicap of 32. The tournament took place at the Bonny Island Golf Club on Saturday.
Bridget Ogwah, with a handicap of 29, finished second with 33 points, and Bessie Obei, who played off a handicap of 35, placed third with 32 points after a countback. Fombo dedicated her victory to her husband, acknowledging his support and encouragement.
She praised the sponsors and organizers for combining competitive golf with breast cancer awareness and expressed hope for increased participation in future events. Marytina Osuchukwu, the BIGC Lady Captain, emphasized the event's dual purpose of promoting women's golf and raising awareness for breast cancer.
In Division Two, Boma Okoh won with 27 points. The tournament also included men's divisions, with Murtala Saleh winning Division One with 38 points.
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