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When this year’s edition of the annual Nigeria Cup; a tournament put in place to celebrate the nation’s independence anniversary gets underway on Saturday September 20, it will be with pomp and pageantry , Chairman, organizing Committee of this year’s edition, Wale Onaolapo has disclosed.
Speaking at a pre-tournament Press briefing at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 on Wednesday, Onaolapo promised participants, sponsors and guests of an unforgettable experience, saying all necessary arrangements to make sure the weeklong Nigeria Cup goes as planned has been put in place.
“This year’s tournament promises to be an unforgettable experience, with top notch golfers within the club competing on the challenging Ikoyi Club 1938 Golf Course for glory and recognition”, Onaolapo said.
While thanking the event’s sponsors for their support in making this year’s edition possible, Onaolapo promised them a gratifying experience.
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Also speaking, Chairman of Ikoyi Golf Community Nigeria Association, (IGCNA), owners of the Nigeria Cup, Rotimi Obajimi, while thanking the Organising Committee for a job well done also informed that apart from the Nigeria Cup, IGCNA also contribute to the development of the golf section in bankrolling some of its projects.
Meanwhile, the 2025 Nigeria Cup will officially tee off on Saturday with the Children tournament; Sunday September 21 will witness a game tagged ‘Golf for good and Chipping Competition’. On Monday, it will be the turn of Caddies while Tuesday has been dedicated to lady golfers.
Special Independence Day kitty is slated for Wednesday while over 40-professional golfers will be competing in the Professional category on Thursday. Sponsors, Guests and Veteran golfers will have their day on the course on Friday while Saturday September 27th is the grand finale.
The Nigeria Cup was established to commemorate the nation’s independence and promote unity and sportsmanship. It is a highly anticipated event that provides opportunities for elite players to compete, network, and contribute to youth developments.
