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Ibori Gold And Country Club: Out-Going Lady Captain Hailed Over Achievements
Pioneer Lady Captain of Ibori Golf and Country Club (IGCC) in Asaba, Delta State capital, Chief (Mrs) Liz Ogbutua believes the out-going Lady Captain Angela Uwabor has triggered a challenging development in the club.
Ogbutua, who was Captain in 2004 and Vice President of Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), South South Zone, made the statement on Monday while dwelling on the forthcoming 10th Asaba Ladies Open Golf Championship which commences activities with a Pre-Tournament event today.
Ogbutua incidentally, is saddled with the responsibility of declaring the Pre-Tournament open, just as other past Captains will be honoured at the event and she said, “It’s an honour done to me by the captain and her Committee to be saddled with the responsibility to declare open the Pre-Tournament in readiness for the main event.”
The pioneer captain, who started playing golf since 1994, affirmed that the out-going Lady Captain, Uwabor, is “a rare gem,” who has positively turned around the fortunes of the Lady Section of the IGCC.
“Angela Uwabor, the 10th Lady Captain of IGCC – 10, is a special number; Uwabor has brought clamour, style, swag to the Lady Section; she has a beautiful swag and carries everybody along; the championship is still well ahead, but we’re already in the mood.
“She came in January 2020, but just then the COVID-19 pandemic came and slowed her down; but inexplicably, she still found a way to get things done; to everyone’s amazement, she upgraded the Ladies Section facilities to an envious standard, the office, lockers, she did a whole lot!
“In fact, Angela Uwabor is a rare gem; a go-getter; if I’m to rate her she has done very well; she has left a big shoe for the next Captain; she’s played good golf; won laurels and has represented states at local and international levels,” Ogbutua stated.
Ogbutua, who is from a family of golfers and a member of other clubs as Benin and UBTH, thumbs up the present standard of IGCC course which she said has met acceptable world standard, adding enthusiastically that more women have embraced golf in recent times against the myth that it was elitist sport and all men affair.
In this regard, she commended the Delta State Government for aligning with golf development since the construction of IGCC in 2000.
In a statement released by the league, the competition is scheduled to take place from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, with six clubs set to battle for the league title at the end of the 2025/26 season.
NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, said the choice of Port Harcourt reflects the Rivers State Government’s continued support for women’s football and its successful hosting of the league’s Annual General Assembly last year.
The Super Six tournament will feature the top three teams from Group A and Group B of the regular season competing in a round-robin format, with each club playing five matches over nine days.
Qualified teams for the competition include defending champions Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, Robo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and debutants Abia Angels.
The NWFL Premiership has produced four different winners in the last five editions, with Rivers Angels winning in 2021, Bayelsa Queens claiming the title in 2022 and 2025, Delta Queens triumphing in 2023, and Edo Queens emerging champions in 2024.
The league also urged participating clubs to comply with all competition regulations and directives ahead of the championship. The Super Six will determine Nigeria’s representative for the WAFU-B qualifiers for a place at the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League and ultimately the 2027 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
Teams are expected to arrive on Friday, June 5, when the draw ceremony and pre-match meeting will also take place. Matchdays are scheduled for June 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14, with rest days in between before the tournament concludes with the trophy presentation ceremony.
