This archive report was first published on 3 September 2019.
On September 3, 2019, Kenya's women's golf team wrapped up the first test match of the Gilberson and Page Trophy tournament at the Karen Country Club course, securing a third-place finish behind Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Kenya's Agnes Nyakio and Mercy Nyanchama made a strong start in the morning's foursomes, defeating Zambia 6-5 and Zimbabwe 3-1. However, the team's Esther Chumo and Margaret Njoki struggled, losing to both Zambia and Zimbabwe in the foursomes.
Kenya's Joyce Wanjiru and Wanjiru Karume showed resilience, winning 4-3 against Zambia but falling to Zimbabwe 3-2. The team's overall performance in the foursomes earned them six points against Zimbabwe's 10.
As the singles matches commenced, Zambia put up a strong fight, collecting 13 points, while Kenya managed eight points and Zimbabwe secured 15. Zambia finished the day with 15 points, narrowly edging out Kenya, who now face a tough encounter in the second test match on Friday at Sigona Golf Club.
Kenya's Chumo impressed in the singles, winning both her matches against Zambia (7-5) and Zimbabwe 6-4. However, the team's captain, Karume, lost to Zambia 2-1 and halved with Zimbabwe. Joyce Wanjiru halved with Zambia but fell to Zimbabwe, while Agnes Nyakio won 3-2 against Zambia but lost to Zimbabwe by the same margin. Mercy Nyanchama was beaten by both Zambia and Zimbabwe with scores of 6-5 each.
