Neema Olomi Leads Nigeria Ladies Open Championship 2026

Neema Olomi from Tanzania has taken the early lead in the Nigeria Ladies Open Championship 2026, held at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja. She finished the opening round with a score of two-over-par 74, placing her two strokes ahead of fellow Tanzanian golfer Madina Hussein, who scored four-over-par 76.

Afla Mezedo secured third place with five-over-par 77, while Hawa Wanyeche was fourth with seven-over-par 79. Aalaa Somji and Ayne Magombe shared fifth place with nine-over-par 81 each.

Tracey Humbira was seventh with ten-over-par 82, and Ehinonmen Igbinadolor and Loveness Mungure shared eighth with twelve-over-par 84. Diana Osmond rounded out the top ten with thirteen-over-par 85, tied with Susan Marcus.

Olomi expressed satisfaction with her performance and aims to maintain her lead through the remaining rounds. The championship features three rounds of 18-hole stroke-play competition, attracting over 100 golfers and scheduled to conclude on Tuesday.