Kenya defeated Uganda 15.5 to 10.5 to win the Victoria Cup at Entebbe Golf Club, surpassing the 13.5 points required to claim the title in the annual match play contest.
Team Kenya are seen celebrating with the trophy.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Hasifa Kalungi (R) displays her trophy.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The Uganda Golf Union hosted the tournament with NCBA Bank as the main sponsor, and support from several partners, including MTN MoMo Uganda, Prudential Uganda, Crown Beverages Limited — makers of Aquafina — the National Council of Sports, and The R&A, the world governing body for golf.
Uganda’s Andrew Ssekibejja is seen in action before being defeated by Kenya’s Junaid Manji.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Uganda’s Andrew Ssekibejja is seen in action before being defeated by Kenya’s Junaid Manji.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Uganda’s Andrew Ssekibejja is seen in action before being defeated by Kenya’s Junaid Manji.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Team Kenya celebrate after beating Uganda.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Junaid Manji in action during Victoria Cup tourney.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Junaid Manji in action during Victoria Cup tourney.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Junaid Manji in action during Victoria Cup tourney.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Team Uganda mix with Team Kenya after the game.Photoby Ronald Kabuubi/KMAUpdates.
Kenyan team having a light moment after beating Uganda during Victoria Cup tourney. Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Kenya Golf Union Chairman Chris Kinuthia delivers his remarks . Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. The visitors sealed the trophy after a series of strong head to head performances across the board, overturning Uganda’s hopes of defending the crown they won last year at Kipipiri Golf Course.
Lt.Flavia Namakula, the head Coach of Team Uganda attending the dinner. Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Entebbe Club Captain Joseph Walusimbi delivers his remarks.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Kenya Golf Union Chairman Chris Kinuthia with Doris of Kenya High Commission-Kampala.
Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Dr.Jackson Were, the President of Uganda Golf Union delivers his remarks at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Doris of Kenya High Commission in Kampala addresses guests at the dinner.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The NCBA Executive Director Julius Konyani awards one of the winners.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The NCBA Executive Director Julius Konyani awards the Captain of Team Uganda Captain John Musimenta.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Doris of Kenya High Commission in Kampala awards a member of Team Uganda as DPP Lino Anguzu looks on.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
DPP Lino Anguzu awards one of the players of Team Uganda with a medal.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
DPP Lino Anguzu awards one of the players of Team Uganda with a medal.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Kenya Golf Union Chairman Chris Kinuthia greets a member of Team Uganda.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The NCBA Executive Director Julius Konyani awards Flavia Namakula, the head Coach of Team Uganda with a medal.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Team Uganda are seen after receiving medals .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Team Uganda are seen after receiving medals .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Team Kenya are seen after receiving medals .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
Team Kenya are seen ready to receive the trophy from the DPP Mr.Lino Anguzu after receiving medals .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Team Kenya are seen with Trophy .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Team Kenya are seen celebrating with the trophy.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Kenya’s charge was led by John Lejirma, who beat Joseph Reagan Akena 2 UP. Mwathi Gicheru secured a 3 and 2 victory over Amon Bwambale, while Daniel Kiragu edged Abdul Kakeeto 1 UP in a tight contest.
Junaid Manji also contributed with a 2 and 1 win against Andrew Ssekibejja, and Soni delivered one of the most dominant performances of the day with a 6 and 5 victory over Joseph Kasozi.
Team Kenya are seen celebrating with the trophy.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Uganda still picked up several notable wins on home soil.
Abdullah Kakooza defeated his opponent 4 and 2 after closing the match on the 16th hole, while Peter Mayende won 3 and 2. Team captain John Musiimenta also secured a 3 and 2 victory over Isaac Makokha.
Elsewhere, Elton Thembo edged Yuvraj Rajput 1 UP in a match that went to the final hole, while Godfrey Kambale beat Kevin Anyien 2 and 1.
Despite those efforts, Kenya’s overall consistency across the matches proved decisive as they accumulated enough points to reclaim the Victoria Cup.
