Overview:
The Victoria Cup is one of East Africa’s premier amateur match play events, bringing together Kenya’s leading amateurs and their Ugandan counterparts in a highly competitive contest that showcases regional excellence and national pride.
- Event: 2026 Victoria Cup
- Dates: 3rd to 8th March
- Venue: Entebbe Club, Uganda
The Kenya Golf Union (KGU) released the national team for the upcoming 2026 Victoria Cup due at the lake side Entebbe club in Uganda (3rd to 8th March).
The team has the vastly experienced John Lejirma, Elvis Muigua, Isaac Makokha, Daniel Kiragu, Ebill Omollo, Junaid Manji Tsevi Soni Yuvraj, Rajput Mwathi Gicheru and a wildcard selection; Kevin Anyien.
Manji, Tsevi, Yuvraj and Gicheru are all junior players, selected through the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) Order of Merit.
Junaid Manji claimed victory at the Sigona Bowl, while Kevin Anyien won the Great Rift Valley Championship.
These are all members of the High Performance Program – an initiative supported by The R&A, designed to identify, nurture and prepare Kenya’s most promising golfers for elite regional and international competition.
The head coach is Ali Khimji, Brian Akun (team manager) and the head of delegation as Chris Kinuthia.
Selection Criteria:
The team was selected in accordance with the Union’s approved selection framework, taking into account performance in the 2025 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) standings and the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) Order of Merit.
In finalizing the team, the Selection Committee considered each player’s current performance level, competitive record, and stage of development within the national performance pathway.
The objective is to ensure appropriate exposure to competition that supports both immediate team objectives and long-term player progression.
The composition of this year’s team reflects the Union’s structured development pathway, integrating established amateurs alongside emerging junior players.
Participation in events such as the Victoria Cup forms part of the national performance program, providing competitive opportunities that contribute to experience, depth, and continuity within the national squad structure.
The Victoria Cup is one of East Africa’s premier amateur match play events, bringing together Kenya’s leading amateurs and their Ugandan counterparts in a highly competitive contest that showcases regional excellence and national pride.
Team Kenya for Victoria Cup 2026:
- John Lejirma
- Elvis Muigua
- Isaac Makokha
- Daniel Kiragu
- Ebill Omollo
Selected from the JGF Order of Merit:
- Junaid Manji
- Tsevi Soni
- Yuvraj Rajput
- Mwathi Gicheru
Wildcard Selection:
- Kevin Anyien
Team Officials:
- Head coach: Ali Khimji
- Team Manager: Brian Akun
- Head of Delegation: Chris Kinuthia
Victoria Cup – Past Winners
- 2016 – Kenya
- 2017 – Kenya
- 2018 – Kenya
- 2019 – Uganda
- 2020 – 2021 – Not held (COVID-19 pandemic)
- 2022 – Kenya
- 2023 – Not held (technicalities)
- 2024 – Stalemate (Kenya retained the trophy)
- 2025 – Uganda