Overview:
Uganda’s duo of Joseph Kasozi and Elton Thembo against Kenya’s captain Elvis Muigua and Junaid Manji, teeing off at 8:00 AM. Former Uganda Open amateur champion Andrew Ssekibejja (2022) alongside with Godfrey Kambale take on 2020 Uganda Amateur Open captain John Lejirma and Kevin Anyien in game two at 8:10 AM. Game three drives off at 8:20 AM with Joseph Reagan Akena (2024 Uganda Amateur Open champion) and Peter Mayende against Daniel Kiragu and the impressive deaf golfer Isaac Makokha. 8:30 AM has game four between Abdallah Kakooza and Amon Bwambale against Yuvraj Rajput and Tsevi Soni.
- Event: 2026 Victoria Cup
- Dates: 5th to 7th March
- Venue: Entebbe Club, Uganda
The opening day of the 2026 Victoria Cup between Uganda (hosts) and Kenya will take center stage on Thursday, 5th March at Entebbe Cup.
The morning action will involve round one, starting with the foursomes and the four ball, better ball action during the afternoon.
During game one; Uganda’s duo of Joseph Kasozi and Elton Thembo against Kenya’s captain Elvis Muigua and Junaid Manji, teeing off at 8:00 AM.
Former Uganda Open amateur champion Andrew Ssekibejja (2022) alongside with Godfrey Kambale take on 2020 Uganda Amateur Open captain John Lejirma and Kevin Anyien in game two at 8:10 AM.
Game three drives off at 8:20 AM with Joseph Reagan Akena (2024 Uganda Amateur Open champion) and Peter Mayende against Daniel Kiragu and the impressive deaf golfer Isaac Makokha.
8:30 AM has game four between Abdallah Kakooza and Amon Bwambale against Yuvraj Rajput and Tsevi Soni.
The official flag-raising ceremony was conducted at Entebbe club on Wednesday, 4th March 2026, witnessed by the Uganda’s State Minister of Sports Hon. Peter Ogwang as chief guest.
Uganda Golf Union president Dr. Jackson Were, his Kenyan counterpart Chris Kinuthia and the Kenya High Commission commercial attache Doris Komen also graced the flag raising ceremony.
Other members of the Uganda Golf Union executive Paul Charles Rukundo, Paul NJ and others were present.
Uganda’s team captain John Musiimenta raised the host’s Black-Yellow-Red national flag.
Kenya’s captain Elvis Muigua handled the visitor’s flag and the newly elected vice president of the Uganda Golf Union (UGU) Paul Charles Rukundo handled the East African flag.
Thereafter, the minister Hon. Ogwang executed a ceremonial tee-off on the 10th tee box, amid jubilations.
“I welcome you to the Victoria Cup 2026 in Entebbe” the minister opened up.
“The players and all people who appreciate this sport cannot wait for the tee-off. The Victoria Cup has produced the best golfers in both Uganda and Kenya. For the last two editions of the Magical Kenya Open, the best two East Africans (Ronald Rugumayo and Muthai Kibugu) are both from Uganda and Kenya.” The minister added.
This year round, the Uganda Golf Union is hosting the tournament with support from several partners including MTN MoMo Uganda, Prudential Uganda, Crown Beverages Limited — makers of Aquafina — the National Council of Sports, and The R&A, the world governing body for golf.
Both Uganda and Kenya team delegations are accomodated at the lavish lake-side MIST Hotel in Kitinda, Katabi Town council in Wakiso District.
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.
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
Team Uganda:
Peter Mayende (17 years), Joseph Reagan Akena (20 years), John Musiimenta (21 years), Abdul Kakeeto (24 years), Abdallah Kakooza (28 years), Amon Bwambale (22 years), Andrew Ssekibejja (31 years), Elton Thembo (23 years), Godfrey Kambale (23 years), Joseph Kasozi (34 years)
Officials:
- Head coach: Lt. Flavia Namakula
- Team manager: Paul Habyarimana
Team Kenya:
- John Lejirma
- Elvis Muigua (Captain)
- Isaac Makokha
- Daniel Kiragu
- Ebill Omollo
- Junaid Manji
- Tsevi Soni
- Yuvraj Rajput
- Mwathi Gicheru
- Kevin Anyien
Team Officials:
- Head coach: Ali Khimji
- Team Manager: Brian Akun
- Head of Delegation: Chris Kinuthia