This archive report was first published on 9 October 2021.
On a thrilling day of polo at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil, Jurassic Park emerged victorious against Samurai, securing their spot in the finals of the 8-Goal Wine Box Polo Championships.
Despite a valiant effort from Samurai's Hansi Bruins and Raphael Nzomo, who scored six goals between them, Jurassic Park's Kenyan-based South African star Selby Williamson's six goals proved to be the deciding factor in the 8.5-6 victory.
Williamson's impressive performance was complemented by the Gross siblings, Tarquinn and Aisha, who scored a double each.
“Kenyan polo has steadily grown with lots of experienced players like Nzomo (Raphael), Casimir Gross, and Craig Millar. We also have upcoming youngsters who are steadily being groomed to replace the old guards,” Williamson told Standard Sports.
He added that the country has talented players and could be regarded as a second continental powerhouse after South Africa, with countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia also improving.
For a second time, Nzomo played his heart out in the semifinal match but luck never seemed to be on their side against Jurassic Park.
“Though we lost, it was a close but good and entertaining game. We gave our best, but it was not our day,” said Nzomo, who is an international umpire.
Sanlam's Kimoi Moi and his team will face Jurassic Park in the final this morning, with Jurassic Park ready to take on the winner of the match between Samurai and Sanlam.
