Remi Tinubu Tees Off as 20 African Countries Begin Golf Championship in Abuja

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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday performed the ceremonial tee-off to mark the commencement of the 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) Championship in Abuja, with 20 African countries participating.

Mrs Tinubu, who is the Grand Patron of the championship, performed the ceremonial opening at the event, which has the theme, “Uniting Africa Through the Greens”.

She was joined by members of Team Nigeria, the local organising committee, participants in the Girls in Golf Legacy Project and other dignitaries.

The championship brings together female golfers from 20 African countries to compete in the continental tournament.

The First Lady also posed for photographs with members of Team Nigeria, the organising committee and other participants at the event held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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