Magical Kenya Open: Karanga, Lejirma among five golfers looking forward to Karen showdown
Five Kenyan players have received a major sponsorship boost ahead of their tee-offs at the 57th edition of the Magical Kenya Open golf tournament..
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Five Kenyan golfers, including amateurs Michael Karanga and John Lejirma, and professionals CJ Wangai, Samuel Njoroge, and Justus Madoya, have received a significant Sh 3.2 million sponsorship from gaming firm Betika ahead of the 57th Magical Kenya Open golf tournament at the Karen Golf and Country Club.
- The funds will cover tournament preparations, endorsement fees, and logistics for the players.
- Betika Group CEO Mutua Mutava stated this is the third consecutive year the company has sponsored MKO players.
- John Lejirma enters the tournament as the reigning 2025 KAGC Series Champion, with nine tournament victories last year.
- The 2026 Magical Kenya Open is expected to attract over 25,000 spectators and 144 players from more than 30 countries.
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