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 Uganda national golf team head coach Lt. Flavia Namakula confirmed the squad due to take on Kenya in the 2026 Victoria Cup at Entebbe Club (3rd to 8th March).
Joseph Reagan Akena (Lugazi Hills and Country Club) leads the cast of the team.
Anthony Otukei, also from Lugazi; Joseph Kasozi (Uganda Golf Club), Godfrey Kambale (Entebbe Club), Andrew Ssekibejja (Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa), Elton Thembo (Entebbe Club), John Musimenta (Uganda Golf Club), Abdul Kakeeto (Tooro Club), Peter Mayende (Lugazi Hills and Country Club) and Amon Bwambale (Uganda Golf Club).
Akena and Ssekibejja are both former winners of the prestigious Uganda Amateurs Open championship, and bring the worthy experience to the team.
The team manager is Paul Habyarimana. This team seeks a successful title defence after winning the championship in 2025.
Kenya’s team has John Lejirma, Elvis Muigua, Isaac Makokha, Daniel Kiragu, Ebill Omollo, Junaid Manji Tsevi Soni Yuvraj, Rajput Mwathi Gicheru and a wildcard selection; Kevin Anyien.
The head coach is Ali Khimji, Brian Akun (team manager) and the head of delegation as Chris Kinuthia.
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.
Uganda’s Team:
- Joseph Reagan Akena (Lugazi Hills and Country Club)
- Anthony Otukei (Lugazi Hills and Country Club)
- Joseph Kasozi (Uganda Golf Club)
- Godfrey Kambale (Entebbe Club)
- Andrew Ssekibejja (Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa)
- Elton Thembo (Entebbe Club)
- John Musimenta (Uganda Golf Club)
- Abdul Kakeeto (Tooro Club)
- Peter Mayende (Lugazi Hills and Country Club)
- Amon Bwambale (Uganda Golf Club)
Head coach:
Team manager:
Team Kenya for Victoria Cup 2026:
- John Lejirma
- Elvis Muigua
- Isaac Makokha
- Daniel Kiragu
- Ebill Omollo
- Junaid Manji
- Tsevi Soni
- Yuvraj Rajput
- Mwathi Gicheru
- Kevin Anyien (Wildcard)
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