The annual Simon Kuseyo Memorial Polo Tournament is set to take place at the Nairobi Polo Club in Jamhuri Park, featuring a high-stakes match between Kenya and Nigeria. Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has partnered with the club, with its flagship premium brand Tusker Malt as the title sponsor. The event pays tribute to Simon Kuseyo, a pioneer who achieved a 5-goal handicap, the highest rank for a Kenyan player in his era.
The tournament, instituted after Simon Kuseyo's passing in 2000, celebrates his legacy as a celebrated pioneer of Kenyan polo. Kuseyo earned international acclaim across the UK, USA, South Africa, and Nigeria. The event is a key highlight on Kenya's sporting and social calendar, honoring a legend who contributed immensely to the game. KBL Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo noted that the brand's connection to the game is built on shared principles – focus, patience, and strategy.
Kilonzo drew parallels between the meticulous sport of polo and the art of brewing premium malt beer. He added that the slow brewing process behind Malt mirrors the focus, patience, and strategy required on the field. The partnership aims to give fans an extraordinary pitch-side experience. The event will feature elevated pitch-side lounges, food pairings, and Tusker Malt Shandies.
The Nairobi Polo Club will host the event, with gates opening early on Saturday morning and final matches taking place on Sunday afternoon. The tournament will feature a high-stakes cross-border rivalry as visiting players from Nigeria square off against Kenya's top polo contingent. The event promises to be an exciting and elegant experience, with relaxing lounge setups and tailored culinary food pairings.
Tusker Malt is curating an elevated lifestyle village overlooking the grounds, offering spectators a unique experience. The village will feature lounge setups, food pairings, and signature drinks, including cold serves of classic Tusker Malt shandies. The event is expected to boost the international sports and social calendar in Nairobi.
The Simon Kuseyo Memorial Polo Tournament Snapshot includes the following details: Location - Nairobi Polo Club, Jamhuri Park (Off Ngong Road); Title Sponsor - Tusker Malt (Kenya Breweries Limited); Feature Match - Kenya vs. Nigeria; Gates Open - Early Saturday morning; final matches Sunday afternoon; Hospitality - Elevated pitch-side lounges, food pairings & Tusker Malt Shandies.
The partnership between KBL and the Nairobi Polo Club is a significant development for the sport in Kenya. The event is expected to promote polo and provide an exciting experience for fans. With Tusker Malt as the title sponsor, the tournament is set to attract a large audience and provide a platform for Kenyan polo players to showcase their skills.
Key points
- Tusker Malt becomes title sponsor for the Simon Kuseyo Memorial Polo Tournament.
- The tournament features a high-stakes match between Kenya and Nigeria.
- The event celebrates the legacy of Simon Kuseyo, a pioneer of Kenyan polo.
