The captain of Benin Membership Golfing Segment (BCGS), Engineer Stephen Ebaretonbofa has added some other symbolic perspective to the continued pageant within the historic town, with a declaration that the N15m prize on be offering is a factor of honour, now not simply cash.
Sports247 stories that Ebaretonbofa made this statement forward of Thursday’s agenda of actions on the prestigious pageant tagged ninth Oba Of Benin Golfing Match, which is being staged specifically this yr to mark the royal father’s tenth anniversary at the throne.
The BCGS captain additional identified that Thursday’s agenda used to be certain to be extra thrilling than ever, as Nigeria’s best golfers stormed the plush fairways of the membership for the grand finale of the pro tournament of the match.
An fanatic on the venue, Abiodun Jimoh famous that over 40 execs from throughout Nigeria began the difficult BCGS route on Wednesday and returned for the general 18 holes day after today to resolve who took house a lion’s percentage of the N15m handbag and be topped 2026 Professional Champion.
Jimoh added, “This yr’s match is further particular. It marks the tenth Coronation Anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR, and the leaderboard is tight.
“After Wednesday’s motion, best contenders have been nonetheless retaining company, together with Francis Epe (Ikoyi), Kingsley Okparaku (IBB), Idris Garba (IBB), Matthew Lawrence (Ikoyi), Vincent Ikemefune (Ikoyi), Tony Udumoh, Chuwkudi Okoro, Kanayor Chukwu and John Oche (all BCGS), after a robust display on Day 1.”
In the similar vein, Ebaretonbofa mentioned he used to be inspired by means of the run of play thus far and, heading into the full climax on Saturday, he showed that the BCGS route stays in championship situation for the general showdown.
Ebaretonbofa disclosed: “Wednesday used to be about surroundings the tempo, Thursday is set dealing with drive. The N15m isn’t just cash; it’s royal honour. Whoever wins creates historical past. With the pros concluding on Thursday, consideration will shift to Friday, for veterans, tremendous veterans, males hcp 15-28, Girls hcp 29-36, arrival of particular visitors and cocktail.
“Saturday is the grand finale, beginning with the ceremonial tee-off by means of His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II and Palace Chiefs, adopted by means of woman’s hcp 1-28, males’s hcp 1-14, visitors from Stanbic IBTC Financial institution Plc and Seplat Power Plc whilst the general prize presentation and royal finner dangle at 6pm.”
Sports247 accumulated additional that the 2026 Oba of Benin Golfing Match has attracted just about 200 professiobsl and newbie golfers from more than a few golf equipment throughout Nigeria – together with Abuja, Ikoyi, Ikeja, Port Harcourt, Asaba, Sapele, Owerri and Warri.