Edwin Mudanyi will captain team Kenya that will fly the Kenyan flag at the Magical Kenya Open (MKO) this weekend at the par 72 Karen Golf Club.
In a press conference today at the Karen Golf Club, the Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL) unveiled the 12-man team to represent the country with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya expressing confidence that the players will make the country proud.
KOGL chair Patrick Obath expressed optimism of a better performance by the Kenyan contingent, compared to previous editions.
The tournament will feature a full field of 144 players from more than 30 countries. Kenya brings the largest international contingent with 18 players – 12 professionals and 6 amateurs, followed by South Africa with 17 players led by defending champion Jacques Kruyswijk.
The tournament tees off on Thursday (February 19) to Sunday afternoon.
The Kenya Squad:
Greg Snow, Samuel Chege, David Wakhu, Njoroge Kibugu, Dismas Indiza, Mutahi Kibugu, Daniel Nduva, Edwin Mudanyi (Captain), CJ Wangai, Justus Madoya, Mohit Mediratta and Mike Kisa