Clement Chinaka has emerged as the overall winner of the 2025 IBB Lady Captain’s Cup, a tournament that took place from Wednesday to Sunday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja. Chinaka, who played off handicap 16, returned a gross score of 85 and 69 net, beating his closest challenger on countback to claim the coveted top prize.
An elated Chinaka expressed his joy at winning the tournament, praising the organization and the outgoing lady captain. “I feel very great that I was able to achieve this and winning this very well-organised tournament, put together by our amiable lady captain and her team; the first-of-its-kind in this club, is amazing,” he said.
Chinaka credited his success to his improved performance at the back nine, where he decided to up his game. “The atmosphere was very conducive and I had a good flight too, even though I didn’t play too well at the front nine, but at the back nine, I decided to up my game. It is indeed a thing of joy for me and my teeming supporters that I have won this tournament and I am sure everyone is happy,” he added happily.
In the ladies’ category, Grace Agbo emerged as the best gross scorer with a gross score of 82, while Faridah Wada settled for the runner-up position. Winners were also announced in other categories, including the ladies’ handicap/index, ladies’ veteran, men’s veteran, super veteran prize, men’s super veteran, sponsors, ladies’ caddies, men’s caddies, and doubles matchplay category.
The tournament was a testament to the outgoing lady captain’s organizational skills, with Chinaka praising the event as “one-of-a-kind and very well organised.” The IBB Lady Captain’s Cup has once again brought together golf enthusiasts, providing a platform for them to showcase their skills and exceptional sportsmanship.