David GOMBE

Afrisafe Insurance coverage Brokers & Threat Consultants and CFAO Mobility have formally handed over a brand-new Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid to Bernadette Musanabera, in recognition of her historic hole-in-one achievement throughout the Stanbic Match Play Qualifier Match held at Entebbe Membership on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The handover ceremony, hosted at CFAO Mobility’s Toyota Showroom in Kampala, introduced collectively companions, golf stakeholders, media, and Musanabera’s household and buddies to rejoice a landmark second in Uganda’s sporting historical past.

Musanabera made historical past after delivering a flawless ace on the par-three twelfth gap, putting a exact 113-yard shot utilizing a Ping 9-iron. Her ball landed cleanly on the inexperienced earlier than an ideal aspect spin carried it straight into the cup, sparking wild celebrations amongst gamers and spectators. The feat, witnessed by fellow golfers Dickson Agaba, Kim Nam Yung, and Kenneth Kiddu, secured her the event’s final prize; a brand-new Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, totally sponsored by Afrisafe Insurance coverage Brokers & Threat Consultants. With this achievement, she grew to become not solely the primary feminine golfer but in addition the primary golfer within the historical past of the Stanbic Match Play collection to win a hole-in-one automobile prize.

Reflecting on her achievement throughout the handover, Musanaberasaid, “I can’t think about that I’m now a part of historical past. This exhibits that golf is not only a sport but in addition rewarding. I encourage extra golfers, particularly women, to actively take part as a result of there are actual alternatives.”

The Stanbic Match Play Qualifier attracted a complete of 246 golfers, together with prime executives and high-profile gamers from throughout the nation, highlighting the event’s rising status and aggressive edge. The opening-in-one prize, which had been sponsored for over a decade, was a part of a deliberate effort by companions to raise the event expertise and create significant rewards for excellence within the sport.

Talking on the official handover, CFAO Mobility Advertising Supervisor Isaac Tegule emphasised the importance of the second, stating, “Right now is not only about handing over a automobile; it’s about celebrating excellence, precision, and the facility of alternative. Bernadette’s achievement is obvious proof of what’s doable when expertise meets the fitting platform, and we’re proud to have performed a component in making this historic second a actuality.”

Afrisafe Insurance coverage Brokers & Threat Consultants have had a long-standing collaboration as sponsors of Entebbe Membership actions, most notable being the Gap-in-one prizes for over a decade. Talking on the handover occasion, Chairman, Kwame Ejalu, emphasised the corporate’s longstanding function in supporting the event and enabling golfers to pursue excellence. “Afrisafehas proudly sponsored the hole-in-one prize at Entebbe Membership for over ten years as a result of we consider in creating significant incentives for golfers. Seeing this prize lastly received, and by a girl golfer, marks a particular milestone not only for Musanabera, however for the game in Uganda,” he famous.

Stanbic Financial institution Uganda, the event’s essential sponsor, additionally applauded the milestone. Talking throughout the handover, the Stanbic Financial institution Head of Prosperous Banking famous: “As the primary sponsor of the Stanbic Match Play Sequence, along with our strategic companion who enrich the event expertise, we’re proud to see such moments of excellence. Musanabera’s achievement displays the affect of our collective efforts to raise golf in Uganda.”

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The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid awarded to Musanabera combines efficiency and effectivity and comes with a two-year service plan and a three-year guarantee from CFAO Mobility, reinforcing its worth as a contemporary, sustainable mobility resolution.

The qualifier marked the start of a extremely aggressive collection, with 64 pairs advancing to the primary spherical because the event progresses towards its grand finale, the place prime performers will earn worldwide golf experiences, together with attendance on the DP World Tour in Dubai and journeys to Zanzibar and Mombasa.

Musanabera’s achievement is a defining spotlight of the 2026 Stanbic Match Play collection, reinforcing the rising enchantment of golf in Uganda and demonstrating the affect of sustained company funding in elevating the game.