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Kenya out to silence 'noisy' Uganda in Victoria Cup

John Lejirmah follows his flight

John Lejirmah follows his flight during the Malindi Pro-Am Open Governor's Cup golf tournament at the par 70 Malindi Golf and Country Club course on October 06, 2023.

Photo credit: Kevin Odit | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Many of the Victoria Cup participants recently competed in the Muthaiga Open, where Zambia’s teen sensation Michael Chuma emerged victorious. Kenya’s Elvis Muigua and John Lejirmah finished second and third, respectively.
  • Uganda’s Joseph Reagan Akena tied for 16th place, while his captain, Joseph Cwinyaai, finished 19th on the money list.

Kenya’s national golf team will look extend its dominance in the Victoria Cup as it takes on Uganda at the newly established Mt Kipipiri Golf Resort from Thursday.

During last year’s tournament held at Uganda Golf Club in Kampala, the two teams tied at 11-11 points. However, as the defending champions, Kenya retained the trophy.