South Africa Cup Returns to Ikoyi Club for fourth edition

• By Paul Gabriel

The fourth edition of the South Africa Cup Golf Tournament takes place on Saturday at Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos, bringing together executives, diplomats, and elite amateur golfers from Nigeria and South Africa in what organisers describe as a convergence of sport, commerce, and diplomacy.

Organised by Crossflex International Limited, the tournament has grown from a ceremonial sporting fixture into a platform designed to deepen bilateral trade, investment, and corporate collaboration between the two countries.

This year's edition has drawn corporate backing from AB InBev, ADL Solutions, Acutect Support Systems, Pepsi, Frosty Bite, C. Woermann, MTN, Guinea Insurance, South African Airways, Coca-Cola, VFD Group, IBRU, Marriott Hotels, Adidas, the African Energy Chamber, Walter Smith, EMSEE Shipping Line, Africa Finance Corporation, LATO and Neolife.

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Crossflex chief executive Tolu Adesemowo said the event had outgrown its origins. "What started as a golf tournament has transformed into a platform where businesses connect, ideas are exchanged, and real partnerships are formed. The increasing involvement of top-tier brands is a clear indication of the value it delivers," he said.

South Africa's Consul General in Lagos, Bobby Moore, said the tournament demonstrated how sport could serve economic ends. "Each edition opens new pathways for collaboration, strengthens investor confidence, and reinforces the enduring relationship between our two countries," he said.

Trade between Nigeria and South Africa spans aviation, manufacturing, financial services, and consumer goods. Organisers say the tournament provides an environment where senior decision-makers can build relationships away from formal settings.

The 2026 edition is scheduled to tee off at 7:00 am on Saturday, 25 April, at Ikoyi Club 1938, Lagos.