Kenya triumphs over South Africa in thrilling Nairobi Polo showdown

Kenya defeated the stubborn South Africans 8-7 to lift the title, which helped them maintain their winning streak in the international assignments this year...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya triumphed over South Africa 8-7 in the 17-Goal-Kenya International Polo tournament held at Nairobi Polo Club yesterday, securing the championship title after a thrilling three-day event. This victory marks Kenya's fifth international assignment this year and maintains their strong winning streak.
- Kenya defeated South Africa 8-7 to win the Afrisend Shield in the high-profile 17-Goal tournament.
- Key player, Casimir Gross, made a sterling performance for Kenya, while for South Africa, the Watson brothers, Duncan (five goals) and Martin (two goals), and handicap 4 David Evans were instrumental.
- The Best Playing Ponies (BPP) were awarded to Kimoi Moi's 2015 and Philip Arunga's Nameless.
- In the 12-Goal competition, won by Pure Travel, Tarquin Gross was voted as the Most Valuable Player.
- Nairobi Polo Club will host the Lagos International Cup in November.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Standard Sports
Part of the Day's Coverage
Kenyan Teams Compete in World Athletics, a New Football League, and a Polo Match - September 2025
At the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships, Kenya achieved a remarkable performance, securing 11 medals, including seven gold titles. This performance placed the nation second globally, only behind the USA. In local sports, the 2025-2026 SportPesa League kicked off, offering a Sh20 million prize. The league's launch on September 16, 2025, in Kiambu County was attended by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed and SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri. In other sports news, Kenya triumphed over South Africa in a polo showdown held in Nairobi.







