KGU names strong squad for 2026 Victoria Cup
John Lejirma will lead the selected team from the 2025 KAGC series that includes Elvis Muigua, Isaac Makokha, Daniel Kiragu and Ebill Omollo...
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The Kenya Golf Union (KGU) has announced a strong ten-man amateur team to represent Kenya at the 2026 Victoria Cup, to be held at Entebbe Golf Club in Uganda from March 3-8. The team, led by Royal Nairobi’s John Lejirma, aims to reclaim the prestigious title.
- The team was selected based on performance in the 2025 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) standings and the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) Order of Merit.
- Key players include John Lejirma, along with Elvis Muigua, Isaac Makokha, Daniel Kiragu, and Ebill Omollo from the KAGC series.
- Junior players selected from the JGF Order of Merit are Junaid Manji, Tsevi Soni, Yuvraj Rajput, and Mwathi Gicheru, with Kevin Anyien as a wildcard pick.
- The team will be coached by Ali Khimji, with Brian Akun serving as team manager and Chris Kinuthia as head of delegation.
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