Tribune News Network
Rabat
Under the presidency of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation (RMGF) and the Hassan II Golf Trophy Association (ATH) will play host to the 16th edition of the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT). Marking its debut on Moroccan soil, this prestigious event will unfold from November 28 to 30 at the picturesque Tazegzout Golf Course in Agadir.
Since its inception in 1992, the All Africa Challenge Trophy has stood as a premier team competition in women’s golf, exclusively for African nations. Conceived to foster and advance the growth of women’s golf on the continent, this biennial event brings together the top amateur female golfers from across Africa.
The 2024 edition will feature competitors from an impressive roster of 20 nations, underlining the tournament’s significance and the enthusiasm surrounding Morocco’s inaugural hosting.
The participating countries include South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Mauritius, Kenya, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. South Africa, the defending champion and the most decorated nation in the competition’s history with 14 victories, enter as the team to beat.
Morocco, competing in its fourth appearance, will field a formidable team led by Sofia Cherif Essakali, a 15-year-old prodigy and Arab Champion who has already made her mark by achieving two cuts at the Lalla Meryem Cup. Joining her will be Nadia Sanz Ouezzani and Rim Imni, both nurtured through the RMGF’s "Road to the Tour” program, which is dedicated to cultivating young talent.
The Moroccan team aims to build on its impressive history in the tournament, having achieved second-place finishes in 2016 and 2022, as well as an individual victory in the last edition held in Tanzania.
This event highlights the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation’s commitment to elevating golf’s stature on the African continent, with a particular emphasis on the advancement of women’s golf.