IBB Golf Club Prepares for 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy

The Board of Trustees of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja has confirmed that the facility will be fully prepared to host the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), with only 29 days remaining until the event. Chairperson Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, expressed satisfaction after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the club, which has been closed to regular golfing activities for over a year.

The extensive rehabilitation includes the golf course, selected holes, clubhouse, and other facilities to meet the demands of the championship. Dongban-Mensem stated that the rehabilitation program is progressing as planned and is expected to be completed before the tournament begins on November 2.

Peter Deshi, Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, also expressed confidence in the progress, indicating that golfing activities would resume ahead of the tournament. Dr Lami Ahmed, President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, affirmed Nigeria's readiness to host the championship, which will run from November 2 to 7.