Tijani enters Nigeria Cup Hall of Fame with championship victory
Fast rising golfer, Paul Tijani over the weekend emerged the Champion of 2025 Nigeria Cup to etch his name into the Nigeria Cup Hall of Fame. Tijani shot an impressive net score of 69 to top a field of more than 100 golfers in the highly competitive event. Victor Akinbayo secured second place, carding 83-gross […]
Tijani enters Nigeria Cup Hall of Fame with championship victory
Fast rising golfer, Paul Tijani over the weekend emerged the Champion of 2025 Nigeria Cup to etch his name into the Nigeria Cup Hall of Fame.
Tijani shot an impressive net score of 69 to top a field of more than 100 golfers in the highly competitive event.
Victor Akinbayo secured second place, carding 83-gross for a 70-net score, edging out Ademola Abidogun on countback. Abidogun, who also finished with a 70-net, settled for third.
In fourth position was Mattia Perazzo with 71-net, while Tope Aladenusi, also with 71-net, completed the top five in the net category.
In his victory speech, Tijani gave thanks and credited his journey to the support system around him.
“I give glory to God for this victory. I also thank the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Wale Onaolapo, for the support and encouragement he has given me to become the golfer I am today,” Tijani said.
While Tijani reigned supreme in the net category, Talal Akar stamped his authority in the men’s gross division. Playing off a handicap of 4, Akar carded 75-gross on the tree-lined fairways of Ikoyi Club to clinch the title.
Former Nigeria Cup champion Remi Olukoya finished runner-up with 78-gross, while Aruna Sharma took third after also recording 78-gross, losing second spot to Olukoya on countback.
Chairman of the Organising Committee, Wale Onaolapo, expressed satisfaction with the week-long tournament and praised the sponsors for their continued support, saying their backing has been vital to sustaining the Nigeria Cup over the years.
Also speaking, Rotimi Obajimi, Chairman of Ikoyi Golf Community Nigeria Association (IGCNA), owners of the Nigeria Cup, urged Nigerians to uphold the values the event represents.
“The Nigeria Cup stands for oneness and unity. We must continue to celebrate that spirit,” Obajimi said.
The Nigeria Cup, held annually, is staged to mark Nigeria’s Independence anniversary.