The 2026 All Africa Junior Team Championship (AAJTC) officially kicked off on Monday at the Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club with a colourful hoisting of flags and the singing of national anthems from 14 participating nations, signalling the start of Africa’s premier junior golf competition.
Speaking during the opening ceremony at the event's venue, President of the Africa Golf Confederation (AGC), Johnson Omollo, underscored the tournament's importance as a global gateway.
"Today, we have raised 14 flags, but we stand under one banner of African excellence. This championship is more than a tournament; it is the definitive proving ground for our youth. As these players tee off tomorrow, they are not just playing for a trophy, but for the honour of representing Africa at the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup in Japan. We are grateful to Kenya for providing a stage that meets world-class standards," said Omollo.
The tournament organising committee also released the Day One start list, confirming that the first round of competition will begin on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 8:00 am.
The opening match at the first tee will see a high-stakes female pairing featuring Kenya’s Kanana Muthomi, Zambia’s Deborah Changa, and Uganda’s Elizabeth Danelle Kawalya.
Meanwhile, the boys' competition will see intense action on the 10th tee, with top-ranked juniors like Kenya’s Yuvraj Rajput set to take on the challenging Windsor course.
The ceremony saw teams from Kenya, South Africa, Morocco, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mauritius, Egypt, Tunisia, Namibia, Botswana, Ghana, Tanzania, and Côte d'Ivoire march in a grand entrance, showcasing the unity and talent of the continent’s next generation of golfers.
Tournament Snapshot
● Format: 72-hole stroke play (Team and Individual)
● Dates: March 24 – 26, 2026 (Rounds 1-3)
● Stakes: Top teams qualify for the Junior Golf World Cup (Japan)
● Venue: Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club
● Participating Nations: 14 African Countries
