This archive report was first published on 21 September 2019.
On the final day of the Kenya International Polo Tournament, White Cap Lite will face Toyota, while White Cap will take on Samurai at the Jamhuri Park Showgrounds.
White Cap Lite and White Cap secured their spots in the final day after beating Samurai and Toyota respectively in the second day of the tournament on Saturday.
Samurai lost 71/4-7 to White Cap Lite in a closely contested match, with Kenya Polo Association vice chairman Raphael Nzomo and South African International Tom de Bruin leading the Samurai team, each scoring two goals in the second chukker.
"They gave us a good game today, but I'm glad we didn't lose our cool. Losing with a fraction difference is not that bad considering we were playing against powerful players with great handicap skills," said Nzomo.
White Cap Lite, led by Duncan Watson and Izzy Parsons, struggled in their first chukker but came alive in the second and third chukkers, scoring five goals for the team. Mbu Ngugi outshone Archie Voorspuy, who had tormented White Cap on Friday.
White Cap outclassed Toyota in their second match, beating them 10-5 to move to second place behind White Cap Lite. The Toyota team had a difficult start, but South African international Guy Watson and his teammate Jamie Murray came alive in the third and fourth chukkers.
Watson noted that the team had played a good game but needed to work on their horsemanship skills and forehand strengths.
“It was a good game since we were able to understand our weaknesses that we hopefully won’t repeat in the finals,” said Watson.
The winning team will be awarded the 2019 Kenya International Polo Trophy on Sunday.
