Kenyans learn valuable lessons from heavy defeat to Zambia

It wasn’t easy for Kenya to swallow their pride after falling to Zambia in a tension-packed match of the U18 International Championships at Manyatta Polo Club on August 2.

This was because Kenya started it as the strongest side but ended up as the weakest after being thrashed 8.5-5 in a match, they could have easily won had they put their house in order.

Their backline was a big letdown to the surprise of the marauding Zambians.

Surprisingly, as the Central Africans started it as the weakest side from their low handicap, they ended up victorious owing to their prowess, hard work, and accuracy on goal.

The Kenyan side had numerous lapses throughout the first three chukkas, and their comeback in the final chukka was too late to change the tide in their favour.

As a result, the Zambians started the match at the advantage of half a fraction of a goal to put them at par with the home team.

Similarly, both teams had two fast riders who were equally the marauding captains of the two sides.