Kenya to host Victoria Cup match after a seven-year hiatus

The Kenya Rugby Union has announced that the return of the Victoria Cup rugby tournament that will be held on Saturday 24th August.

The Victoria Cup is a rugby union tournament contested by the four African countries that include; Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe as of 2019. After a seven-year hiatus, the competition was returned back to life following the Rugby Africa’s cancellation of the Africa Gold Cup in 2019 due to sponsorship loss.

This is going to be the first time Kenya will host a Victoria Cup match after a seven-year break from the tournament. The final fixture played in Nairobi was on 23rd July in 2011 at the Nyayo Stadium where Kenya lost 21-26 to the eventual Victoria Cup champions Zimbabwe. The return of the tournament should provide interest for all the fans and might even give them the urge to bet. Betting on these games is possible with many operators, but if you want to find out who provides the best odds and the best bonuses click here to get all the information and comparison you need.

The Kenya Simbas squad facing Zambia this weekend will see five debutants earn their first cap. Four of them will be in the starting lineup while the fourth one will start on the bench on Saturday. Francis Mwita, Brian Amaitsa, Samuel Asati, Eliud Mulakoli and Ian Njenga are looking forward to their first cap for the National senior fifteens team.

Head Coach Paul Odera has recalled the services of Geofrey Okwach, Emmanuel Silungi and John Okoth all who featured for The Simbas on June 22nd during the first Elgon Cup match in Kisumu. Curtis Lilako is the appointed match day Captain and will be assisted by Elkeans Musonye and Jacob Ojee all of whom are in the starting lineup.

Regular tickets are Kshs. 500 while the VIP tickets are going for Ksh. 1000. The tickets can be bought via the paybill number below.

KRU Pay bill number: 155550
Account Name: KENvZAM

The Simbas squad that will face Zambia is as follows;

The Simbas squad that will face Zambia is as follows;