Anticipated clash approaches for top Kenyan athletes
This weekend, Kenya will host its first-ever 16-goal international polo match, a highly anticipated event in the world of polo. According to experienced polo experts, the match promises to be competitive, with a high caliber of play on display.
The Tarra Agility Africa team, led by handicap 5 Martin Watson from South Africa, will face off against the Tusker Malt team. Watson will be supported by Jamie Excel (1.5), Phyllippa Gulden (0.5), and Alice Owambo (-1.5). On the other side of the field, the Tusker Malt team includes handicap 3 Jose Craig, Megan Griffiths (1.5), Tom Stonewigg (1), and Rowena Stichbury (0).
The South African contingent features some of the world's top polo players. Handicap 4 Jamie Murray, handicap 3 Tarquin Gross, handicap 3 Joss Craig, and Will Millar (2.5) are the Kenyan riders expected to take on these seasoned global players. Notable South African players include David Evans, Martin Watson, and Duncan Watson, all handicap 4, 5, and 5 respectively. Evans plays for the Inanda Polo Club in Johannesburg, while Martin and Duncan are members of the Lions River Polo Club in Kwazulu-Natal.
Raphael Nzomo, a veteran international umpire, has expressed his excitement about officiating in the final match of the 16-goal championships. He has also stated that the match is one of the best in the game's history. Nzomo, who described the match as competitive, is also a player and has expressed his intention to do his best in the high caliber event.
The Tusker Malt team recently won the Six-Goal-Kenya-International match, defeating the Tarra Agility Africa team. The upcoming match in Nairobi is reserved for handicap 2.5 players and above, ensuring a high level of skill and competition.
Despite extensive searches, there are no search results available listing the names of the top South African players participating in the 16-goal polo tournament in Nairobi this weekend. This adds an air of mystery to the highly anticipated event.
As polo enthusiasts gear up for this historic match, they can look forward to a competitive and exciting display of skill and strategy. The polo community in Kenya and beyond is eagerly awaiting the outcome of this significant event in the game's history.
