Dar es Salaam. Tanzania national golf team coach Fadhili Nkya has expressed confidence that his players will deliver strong performances at the Africa Region IV Men Team Championship, which tees off today at Tamarina Golf Club in Mauritius.
The championship, running from June 2 to June 6, will bring together some of the region’s emerging golf nations, including hosts Mauritius, Kenya, Seychelles, Reunion Island, Burundi and Tanzania.
Tanzania will be represented by Jumanne Mohamed, Isiaka Dunia, Enoshi Wanyeche and Victor Mbunda, with Nkya leading the team as coach.
Speaking before the tournament, Nkya said the golfers had undergone intensive preparations at Kili Golf Club in Arusha and are ready to compete against some of the best players in the region.
“We have prepared well for this championship and the players are in good shape. Training sessions at Kili Golf Club were productive, and I believe the team is ready to represent Tanzania with pride,” said Nkya.
“We know the competition will be tough, but the players have shown commitment and determination throughout the preparations. I am optimistic they will not let us down.”
The tournament will be played over 54 holes in a stroke-play format across three rounds, with each country fielding four golfers. The best three scores from each team will count towards the daily standings, while individual honours will also be up for grabs.
Tanzania Golf Union (TGU) Operations Manager Johnson John said the team had everything required to perform well and gain valuable international experience.
“We are sending a strong and competitive team to Mauritius. The players have prepared well and we believe they will represent Tanzania positively,” said Johnson.
He noted that competing against golfers from different countries would help improve the players’ skills and expose them to higher levels of competition.
“This tournament gives our golfers valuable experience because they will compete with strong teams from across the region. Such exposure is important for the growth of the players and Tanzanian golf in general,” he said.
According to the event programme, teams arrived in Mauritius on June 2 before taking part in official practice sessions, a managers’ meeting and the opening ceremony.
While Kenya and Mauritius are widely regarded as favourites for the title, Tanzania will be aiming to make a strong impression and continue its progress on the regional golf stage.
