Team NSITF and Yoke Solutions emerged as standout performers at the World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) held at Ikoyi Club 1938 over the weekend, earning the right to represent Nigeria at the WCGC World Finals in Beijing, China, later this year.
Key takeaways
- Team NSITF and Yoke Solutions claimed Nigeria’s berths for the WCGC World Finals in Beijing.
- Oluwatoyin Oni and A. Johnson delivered a winning combined tally of 75 Stableford points for Team NSITF.
- Talal Akar and Arun Sharma topped the leaderboard with a gross score of 65 for Yoke Solutions.
- The World Finals are scheduled to take place from October 19 to October 23, 2026.
- NSIFT led the net standings, while debutants Sai Atlantic finished second.
- Event sponsor TCL reaffirmed its backing for golf and broader sports sponsorship initiatives.
Team NSITF and Yoke Solutions secure Nigeria spots
The national finals, staged at the club’s main golf facilities, brought a dramatic end to this year’s annual corporate competition. The decisive moment came through the partnership of Oluwatoyin Oni and A. Johnson, who represented Team NSITF and produced a strong combined return of 75 Stableford points to finish top.
Yoke Solutions responded with their own statement, as Talal Akar and Arun Sharma played consistently to lead the gross scoring with a 65. Their performance ensured that both qualifying pairs would now move on to the global stage, where corporate leaders from around the world will compete between October 19 and 23, 2026.
Statements from the teams and event leadership
After the official announcement, A. Johnson—speaking for Team NSITF—said the team felt immense pride at reaching the World Finals and pledged that both sides would act as fitting ambassadors for Nigeria at the event in Beijing.
In the net category, NSIFT finished first. Debutants Sai Atlantic, featuring Vinayak Advani and Elias Abdelahad, placed second, with Megamound Investment taking third. Sai Atlantic edged Megamound Investment on countback to secure the higher position.
Eyet Spencer, Brand Manager of TCL and the event’s major sponsor, expressed satisfaction with the tournament’s results and reiterated TCL’s commitment to golf and sports sponsorships. He said the company’s support aligns with its goal of inspiring greatness through sport.
Mr Remi Olukoya, Chief Executive Officer of Falcon Golf Development Company and the WCGC franchise holder in Nigeria, also highlighted the organisation’s ongoing focus on growing golf across the country. He thanked the sponsors for their assistance, naming TCL, Sims Nigeria, Globus Bank, Loft & Keys, Jotun, Pepsi, Banwo & Ighodalo, Davisther, Sai Atlantic Hotels, Western Development, and Aramanda.
