This archive report was first published on 17 October 2019.
On October 17, 2019, the Moran East Africa Chinese 8 ball championship was held in Nanyuki, Kenya, attracting 48 players from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Former Uganda national champion Amos Ndyagumanawe put up a brave fight to win the championship, coming from five frames down to beat Kenya's John Kyalo 7-6 in the final.
High-flying John Kyalo started the match strongly, winning the opening frames with ease and taking a commanding 6-2 lead.
However, Ndyagumanawe refused to give up, crawling back into the match to tie the scores at 6-6 before winning the final frame to seal a hard-fought 7-6 victory.
En route to the final, Ndyagumanawe trounced Tanzania's Abdallah Hussein, while Kyalo defeated Dennis Kimani.
The championship was a significant event in the region, bringing together top players from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
The next championship is scheduled to take place in mid-November in Eldoret.
