Tusker Malt backs Kenya-Nigeria polo showdown as title sponsor of Simon Kuseyo Tournament

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 – Nairobi’s social and sporting calendar is set for an exciting weekend as international polo returns to Jamhuri Park for the annual Simon Kuseyo Tournament, with Tusker Malt returning as title sponsor. The highlight of this year’s tournament will be an international showdown between visiting players from Nigeria and their Kenyan counterparts at the Nairobi Polo Club. Named in honour of the late Kenyan polo legend Simon Kuseyo, the tournament combines high-level sporting competition with outdoor leisure, fashion and premium hospitality, attracting both sports enthusiasts and lifestyle lovers. Tusker Malt’s title sponsorship underscores the brand’s continued commitment to supporting Kenya’s premier sporting and lifestyle events, while reinforcing its association with the values and traditions of polo. Speaking during the sponsorship announcement, Kenya Breweries Limited Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo said the brand shares a strong connection with the sport, founded on principles that also underpin the brewing of its premium beer. “The brand’s connection to the game is built on shared principles – the focus, patience and strategy required on the field mirror the slow brewing process behind Malt,” he said. This year’s tournament will also celebrate the legacy of Simon Kuseyo, a distinguished polo player and pioneer of the sport in Kenya. Kuseyo rose to become a five-goal handicap player, the highest-ranked Kenyan of his era. His illustrious career took him across the world, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Nigeria and South Africa, earning him recognition for his exceptional mastery of the game and refined sportsmanship. Established following his passing in 2000, the tournament honours his contribution to polo and celebrates players who perform beyond their handicap while upholding the values of excellence, discipline and integrity that defined his career. Kilonzo said the tournament remains an important fixture on Kenya’s sporting and social calendar, bringing together international talent, sporting excellence and a shared appreciation for the game. “The Simon Kuseyo Polo Tournament is a key highlight on Kenya’s sporting and social calendar, honouring a legend who contributed immensely to the game. We are proud to serve as title sponsor for this international fixture. At Tusker Malt, we share a deep appreciation for craft, style and community, and we look forward to giving fans an extraordinary pitch-side experience as they cheer on the action this weekend,” he said. Beyond its title sponsorship, Tusker Malt will enhance the spectator experience with premium pitch-side hospitality. Fans can look forward to relaxed lounge settings, curated food pairings and signature serves, including the classic Tusker Malt Shandy. The tournament kicks off this Saturday at the Nairobi Polo Club, with matches scheduled across Saturday and Sunday afternoons, promising a weekend of competitive polo, entertainment and cultural exchange.