Azeez wins 2026 TYB Valentine’s Day Kitty

By Taofeek Lawal

Yusuf Azeez has emerged overall winner of the 2026 Valentine’s Day Kitty organised by the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC).

Azeez, playing off handicap 28, returned 89 gross and 61 net to win the tournament, while Jerry Ishaya emerged as runner-up in Men’s Division 2 with 90 gross and 62 net.

In Men’s Division 1, Prince David won on countback after returning 73 gross and 68 net. However, Ugo Nkwocha placed second on countback ahead of Hamza Mohammed, with all three players tied on 68 net. In the ladies’ category, Hauwa Adamu won with 81 gross and 81 net, Maryam Ibekwe finished runner-up with 82 net, and Olivia Adesua placed third with 85 net.

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Nurudeen Abdulsalam won the veterans’ men category with 83 gross and 65 net, as Okeke Odili and Ralph Ugwu finished second and third, respectively, in the veterans’ category.

Club’s captain, Brigadier General Nicholas Ashinze, described the kitty as a platform to promote unity, friendship and sportsmanship among members and their families.

He said, “This event provides an opportunity for camaraderie and celebration of love among members, friends, and colleagues. The turnout is encouraging and shows the strength of our club’s unity.”

Sporting Tribune reports that more than 200 members participated in the event.