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

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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.

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