Perfect Greens at Nyanza Golf Club propel Lejirma's Nyanza Open Hippo Pot bid

Kenya Railway's John Lejirma follows his tee during the Nyanza Open Hippo Pot action on Saturday at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu.[Washington Onyango,Standard]

In a thrilling turn of events at the Nyanza Open Hippo Pot golf tournament, John Lejirma from Kenya Railway Golf Club has expressed his confidence in retaining the title, following a remarkable comeback to catch up with Ugandan golfer Godfrey Nsubuga, who had led the competition after day one.

Lejirma, a 32-year-old golfing sensation, attributed his newfound momentum to the exceptional conditions at the Nyanza Golf Club, particularly praising the immaculate state of the greens in comparison to the previous year.