Uganda ladies team starts fairly well in the AACT championship in Nigeria

Uganda made a solid start as this year’s All-Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) began Wednesday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja.

Uganda’s three players combined for 163 strokes in the opening round, placing fourth behind South Africa with 154, Kenya with 158, and Tanzania with 160.

Keisha Kagoro led Uganda with a 5-over 78, placing third individually behind South Africa’s Isabella Ferreira, who led with 76, and Kenya’s Kanana Muthoni, who scored 77.

Kagoro told the press she was encouraged by her start and is determined to improve in the remaining rounds.

“It is encouraging to begin the championship this way. I know the competition is strong, but I will stay focused, trust my game, and work towards an even better performance,” she said.

Team captain Judith Komugisha and Harsshitha Loganathan scored 85 and 95, respectively, in the event featuring participants from 19 countries. Uganda is targeting a top three finish.

South Africa is also represented by Lourenda Steyn and Charlotte Millard, who scored 78 and 85, respectively.

Botswana’s Loapi Chokwe occupied fifth position on seven over par, while Tanzania’s Neema Olomi and Madina Iddy are tied on eight over par.

Kenya’s Bianca Ngecu and Kellie Gachaga returned nine over par apiece, while Nigeria’s Juliana Ehinomhen is among the leading 10 players after finishing on 10 over par, placing joint tenth in the individual standings.

The championship will be decided over 54 holes with each golfer completing 18 holes in each of the three rounds.

Round 1: Top ten

South Africa 154

Kenya 158

Tanzania 160

Uganda 163

Nigeria 166

Zambia 167

Botswana 170

Ghana 172

Zimbabwe 174

Tunisia 176