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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s national women’s golf team delivered an energetic display to secure third place in the overall standings at the 2025 East and Central Africa All Africa Challenge Trophy (EACAACT), which took place at the scenic Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort in Naivasha, Kenya.

The tournament, hosted by the Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU), drew top golf players from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Rwanda, Madagascar, and Reunion, who competed over three days on one of Africa’s most beautiful and challenging golf courses.

The Tanzanian team was comprised of Neema Olomi, Vicky Elias, Shufaa Twalib, and Khadija Suleiman, with oversight provided by Yasmin Chali, the Secretary General of the Tanzania Ladies Golf Union (TLGU), and TGLU president Queen Siraki.

Following three rounds of fierce competition, Tanzania recorded a total of 460 strokes, securing third place behind Reunion, which had 445, and Kenya, who emerged as winners with 443 strokes.

Although they fell just short of retaining their 2023 championship, Tanzania’s participation featured several standout moments, particularly the rise of young talent Shufaa Twalib, whose impressive display positioned her as the nation’s upcoming star in women’s golf.

Promoted recently from the Under-18 junior team, Shufaa made an impressive senior debut with a total of 242 strokes, placing ninth in the individual rankings.

Her consistent progress over the three days caught notice, as she faced challenges on the first day with 85 strokes but recovered with 79 on the second day and 78 in the last round, finishing the competition with a commendable +29 total.

“I believe I can achieve even greater results if I keep getting chances to compete in international tournaments,” said Shufaa, who is part of the Lugalo Golf Club based in Dar es Salaam. Her steady performance, along with the guidance from seasoned teammate Neema Olomi, played a key role in helping Tanzania secure a top-three position.

Top golfer Neema Olomi once again showcased her talent, placing second in the individual competition with a total of 220 strokes, only five behind Melliyal Schmit from Reunion, who won first place.

Olomi started the competition well, scoring 72 on the first day, then 76 on the second day, and finishing with a strong 72 in the last round.

Her total score of +4 placed her among the top performers in the competition, barely exceeding professional benchmarks.

“If my teammates and I had achieved somewhat better outcomes, I think Tanzania would have been able to successfully retain our championship,” stated Olomi, who is affiliated with Arusha Gymkhana Club.

For fans of golf, Olomi’s success was not unexpected, as she has regularly been one of Tanzania’s top players at both local and regional levels.

Nevertheless, the emergence of Shufaa Twalib generated new enthusiasm and hope for the future of women’s golf in Tanzania.

Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).