Charlotte Millard, Isabella Ferreira and Lourenda Steyn led from the opening round to the final putt to win the All Africa Challenge Trophy for South Africa, combining for rounds of 154, 155 and 155 to finish on 464, six shots clear of Kenya, at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja, Nigeria on Friday, 6 November 2026.
Tanzania took third place on 479, with hosts Nigeria fourth on 500.
South Africa set the tone on the opening day with a team score of 154, four shots ahead of Kenya, and Ferreira led the individual standings after returning four over par, with Steyn, 17, sharing third.
A second-round 155 moved South Africa to 309 at halfway, seven shots ahead of Kenya on 316. Kenya’s 14-year-old Kanana Muthomi overtook Ferreira on the individual leaderboard with back-to-back rounds of 77 to lead by three on 154, with Ferreira second on 157 and Millard joint third on 159.
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South Africa closed with a third 155 on Friday to seal the team title by six, while Kenya rallied with a final-day 154 to hold off Tanzania for second. Muthomi completed the individual title with a final-round 75 for a 54-hole total of 229, six ahead of Ferreira, who finished runner-up on 235.
The win extends South Africa’s record and returns the trophy in the biennial championship, and returns the trophy to South Africa after the team finished runner-up to hosts Morocco at Tazegzout in 2024.
Team South Africa was managed by Women’s Golf South Africa Vice-President Petricia Buurman. Millard, Ferreira and Steyn travelled to Abuja occupying three of the top four places on the GolfRSA Open Amateur rankings.
Women’s Golf South Africa President Madeleine de Wet had said before the team’s departure that all three players had earned their places through consistent performances at home and abroad.
“They are talented, determined and fiercely competitive, but they also understand the responsibility and privilege of representing South Africa,” said De Wet.
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GolfRSA Chief Executive Officer Grant Hepburn described the trio as examples of the organisation’s pathway from junior competition to the international stage.
The championship, hosted by the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, was declared open by Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
Team South Africa for the All Africa Challenge Trophy at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja, Nigeria
Charlotte Millard (Killarney Country Club)
Isabella Ferreira (George Golf Club)
Lourenda Steyn (Centurion Country Club)
Main Photo Caption: Charlotte Millard (pictured), Isabella Ferreira and Lourenda Steyn combined for rounds of 154, 155 and 155 to win the All Africa Challenge Trophy for South Africa on 464, six shots clear of Kenya, at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja, Nigeria on Friday, 6 November 2026. All Photos: GolfRSA
Photo 2 Caption: Ferreira led the individual standings after the opening round and finished runner-up on 235 at the All Africa Challenge Trophy in Abuja, Nigeria.
Photo 3 Caption: Steyn, 17, shared third place after the opening round as Team South Africa set the pace at the All Africa Challenge Trophy in Abuja.
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