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Kenya’s Kanana Muthomi Takes Lead at 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy

Kenyan golfer Kanana Muthomi has assumed control of the individual standings at the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy with a three-shot lead over South Africa’s Isabella Ferreira after the second round in Abuja. While Muthomi aims for consistency in the final round, defending champions South Africa also extend their advantage in the team competition.

Kenya’s Kanana Muthomi has taken control of the individual standings at the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy , opening a three-shot lead over South Africa’s Isabella Ferreira after the second round at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

Muthomi returned identical scores of 77 in the opening two rounds to finish with a 36-hole aggregate of 154, putting her in pole position for the individual title ahead of Friday’s final round. Ferreira, who led the individual standings after the opening round, is second with 157, while South Africa’s Charlotte Millard and Botswana’s Loapi Chokwe are joint third on 159. Tanzania’s Neema Olomi occupies fifth position with 160, while Kenya’s Bianca Ngecu is sixth with 162.

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Nigeria’s Diana Osmond is the leading home golfer in seventh position with 163, one shot ahead of compatriot Ehinomen Juliana, who is joint eighth on 164 alongside Uganda’s Keisha Kagoro and South Africa’s Lourenda Steyn. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria , Muthomi expressed satisfaction with her consistency but insisted that she would not underestimate the challenge of the final round.

“I am happy with my performance over the first two rounds. My focus has been on staying consistent, managing the course and taking every hole as it comes.

“However, I am not getting carried away because there is still another round to play. I will remain focused, trust my preparation and give my best in the final round,” she said.

“Being three shots behind the leader gives me a good opportunity to challenge for the title. “My focus is to remain patient, minimise mistakes and take advantage of scoring opportunities. I am looking forward to the final round,” she said. In the team competition, defending champions South Africa strengthened their grip on the lead with a combined 36-hole score of 309.

Kenya are second on 316, followed by Tanzania on 325, while hosts Nigeria occupy fourth position with 327. Botswana are fifth with 336, Uganda sixth with 338, Zambia seventh with 340, Tunisia eighth with 347, Zimbabwe ninth with 348 and Ghana complete the top 10 with 349. The results leave Kenya firmly in contention for both the individual and team honours, while Nigeria will be hoping Osmond and Juliana can produce improved performances in the final round.

The 2026 AACT, which attracted female golfers from more than 20 African countries, was officially declared open by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday and is scheduled to conclude on Friday. The championship is aimed at promoting competitive golf, friendship and the development of women’s golf across Africa. We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone.

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