2023 Nigeria Cup Tees off Today with Fanfare

Chairman, 2023 Nigeria Cup Organising committee, Akoni Yinka Olafimihan, has promised that this year’s Nigeria Cup, a tournament put in place to celebrate the nation’s independence anniversary which will tee off at the Golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 today will be full of fun and fanfare. Speaking at the events pre-tournament briefing on Thursday, Olafimihan said all necessary arrangements at making sure that this year’s edition of the annual competition goes as planned and even surpasses previous editions in terms of competitiveness has been put in place, noting that,  from today, when the weeklong competition tees off with the Children tournament, it’s going to be fun galore.

“We are set to go. All necessary arraignments have been made, so come this weekend, this year’s Nigeria Cup will officially commence”, Olafimihan said. While Kiddies will take their turn on the course today, it will be the turn of Caddies on Monday. Ladies will have their day on Tuesday while a special Nigeria Cup kitty is billed for Wednesday. On Thursday, invited Professional golfers will do battle on the golf course for a share of N2.5 staked in their category.

Friday has been dedicated to guests, veterans and Nigeria Cup sponsors. The 2023 Nigeria would be rounded up next Saturday after the men’s game with a gala night at the Club house. While thanking members of the Organising Committee for their dedication, Olafimihan said even though the country is going through challenges, there is always the need to celebrate. Also speaking, Golf Captain, Wahab Aminu-Sarumi promised to ensure the good working relationship between the parent body of the Nigeria Cup; Ikoyi Golf Community Nigeria Association (IGCNA) and the golf section is maintained.

Also present at the briefing were Segun Adamolekun; Acting Chairman, IGCNA, Meckson  Innocent Okoro;  board  member  of 

IGCNA,  Abiola   Johnson;   Organising   committee   member,   Joseph   Kadiri, member of the  organising  committee, Edward Odejobi member of the Organising Committee.

Meanwhile, National Key Accounts Manager, Heineken, Alex Lawal, said every night while the competition lasted there would be a live band on ground to entertain participants and guest with lots of drinks and food to compliment the good music, curtesy of Heineken.

For Head, Brand and Communication, Nova Bank, Kelvin Anyaegbunam, “the bank is proud to be part of Nigeria Cup. Golf is a healthy sport, which is part of what we are preaching at Nova.”