South Africa Reclaim All Africa Golf Team Title

South Africa Reclaim All Africa Golf Team Title

South Africa have reclaimed the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) team championship after finishing six strokes ahead of Kenya at the continental women’s amateur golf tournament in Abuja, Nigeria.

The South African team recorded an aggregate score of 464 over three rounds at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, securing the title ahead of Kenya, which finished second with 470. Tanzania claimed third place with 479, while hosts Nigeria finished fourth with 500.

The victory marked South Africa’s return to the top of the competition after losing the 2024 edition to Morocco. Their performance across the 54-hole tournament demonstrated the consistency required to overcome a competitive field featuring golfers from 19 African countries.

South Africa lead the team standings

South Africa maintained their advantage throughout the competition, finishing with a six-stroke margin over their closest challengers.

The winning team comprised Charlotte Millard, Isabella Ferreira and Lourenda Steyn. The trio combined for team round totals of 154, 155 and 155 to finish on 464.

Kenya secured second place with 470, while Tanzania completed the podium with 479. Nigeria’s fourth-place finish gave the host nation a respectable result in front of home supporters.

The tournament used a three-player team format, with the best two scores from each team counting towards its daily aggregate. This meant consistency across the squad was essential to securing the overall championship.

Kenyan teenager wins individual championship

While South Africa celebrated the team trophy, Kenya also produced the individual champion through 13-year-old Kanana Muthomi.

Muthomi finished the competition with 229 strokes, 13-over-par, after recording rounds of 77, 77 and 75. She secured a six-shot victory over South Africa’s Isabella Ferreira, who finished second with 235, while Charlotte Millard took third place with 239.

The teenager’s performance was particularly impressive given the experience of the competitors she faced. After taking the individual lead following the second round, she maintained her composure to secure the title in the final round.

Muthomi said the victory meant a great deal to her as she was representing both herself and her country. She also explained that she remained focused on playing her game despite knowing she was leading the competition.

Kenya recorded another achievement through Bianca Ngecu, who won the AACT Junior Trophy after defeating her South African opponent in a playoff that extended to the fourth extra hole.

A promising future for African women’s golf

The results in Abuja highlighted the strength of established golfing nations while showcasing the potential of emerging African talent.

South Africa’s team victory demonstrated its continued competitiveness, while the individual and junior achievements by Kenyan golfers offered an encouraging picture of the next generation.

The performances also reinforced the importance of creating opportunities for young female golfers to compete at continental level, gain experience and develop their abilities.

With South Africa reclaiming the team championship and Kenya celebrating individual and junior victories, the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy provided a strong showcase of African women’s golf and its emerging talent.