This archive report was first published on 21 August 2019.
Kenyan Teams Post Mixed Results at Africa States Tournament ¶
On August 20, 2019, Kenya's ladies team faced a challenging start at the Africa States Tournament held at Nairobi Club, with South Africa whipping them 21-10 in the morning session.
However, the team bounced back in the afternoon session, led by Sussan Wambugu, Celestine Masila, Christine Mbae, and captain Esther Walker. They waged a revenge war against Zambia, with the four bowlers reacting quickly to push the Zambian team off the game.
With two ends to go, Zambia were on the swing for a comeback, but the Kenyan team moved swiftly with the guidance of their skip Esther Walter, making sure each of their two bowls counted. This paid off as they earned the three points in the remaining two ends to win the game 17-14.
On the other rink, Fridah Mwangi, representing Kenya in the singles, suffered a double loss to South African veteran Bronwyn Webber in the morning session and Elizabeth Kamuchoma of Zambia in the afternoon session.
The clash between Mwangi and Webber stole the show in the first day of the tournament, with both players proving to be pros as they made sure all their bowls and the jack drew within the confines of the rink.
Meanwhile, the men's team at Karen Country Club clobbered South African men 20-13 in the pairs category but fell off the grid in triple where they earned a 16-15 defeat during the morning session.
Results:
- South Africa 21-14 Kenya (singles)
- South Africa 21-10 Kenya (fours)
- South Africa 20-13 Kenya (pairs)
- South Africa 16-15 Kenya (trips)
- Kenya 10-21 Zambia (singles)
- Kenya 17-14 Zambia (fours)
- Kenya 13-15 Namibia (pairs)
- Kenya 14-15 Namibia (trips)
