Kenya Seek Revenge On Uganda At Nairobi’s FIM Motorsport

7th December 2018

Lady rider, Maxine Wahome, is expected to lead a strong local challenge in the second leg of the competition in the MX2 Class

Ethan Nyachae during a past event at Jamhuri Park racetrack in Nairobi. PHOTO/SPN
Ethan Nyachae during a past event at Jamhuri Park racetrack in Nairobi. PHOTO/SPN
SUMMARY
  • Uganda Motocross team arrived in the country on Friday ready for the the second leg of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Central Africa Motorsport challenge at Jamhuri Park in Nairobi this weekend
  • Maxine Wahome will lead the Kenyans in the contest dubbed ‘Battle Of Migingo’ in the MX2 Class with her KTM 250 machine as the country seek to overturn Uganda’s lead in the regional showpiece
  • Experienced Ngugi Waweru will be Kenya’s sole participant in the MX1 Class. Waweru has taken part in a number of continental and regional motocross events which gives him an edge over other rivals

NAIROBI, Kenya- Uganda Motocross team arrived in the country on Friday ready for the the second leg of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Central Africa Motorsport challenge at Jamhuri Park in Nairobi this weekend.

The opponents are led by captain, Maxime Van Pee, who is optimistic that their team of 40 riders will outshine Kenya in the return leg after winning the opening round of the championship they hosted in Busika,Kampala, early in the year.

"We have decided to bring in a big team in a bid to capitalise on points. We know the classes would be competitive so we have brought in very good riders,” Van Pee underscored.

Maxine Wahome will lead the Kenyans in the contest dubbed ‘Battle Of Migingo’ in the MX2 Class with her KTM 250 machine as the country seek to overturn Uganda’s lead in the regional showpiece.

The event is crucial to Kenyan riders as it is part of the ninth and last round of  Kenya Motocross Championship circuit.

Other local competitors in the category are Elias Sherman, Ethan Nyachae and Rolf Kihara.

Gisa Benzinge, Thuka Waweru, Hannah Nyambura, Jonross Nyachae and Dylan Hatanga will mount the challenge for the Pee Wee Class. Kenyans in the MX50 Class are Atete Benzinge, Wahome Mutai, Trey Garner and Zawadi Nyachae.

Experienced Ngugi Waweru will be Kenya’s sole participant in the MX1 Class. Waweru has taken part in a number of continental and regional motocross events which gives him an edge over other rivals.

Team Kenya

Pee Wee Class: Gisa Benzinge, Thuka Waweru, Hannah Nyambura, Jonross Nyachae, Dylan Hatanga.

MX50 Class: Atete Benzinge, Wahome Mutai, Trey Garner, Zawadi Nyachae, Simran Choda, Mathenge, Nathan Kamau.

MX65 Class: Kit Garner, Tanav Choda, Rendy Magara, Alex Njoroge, Brian Kinuthia

MX85 Class: Dylan Mutahi, Vince Schrier,Tai Wahome, Dekker KIhara, Mali Nyachae, Nandi Kiplagat, Neo Wahome, Samwel Magwa, Rafe Garner, Peter Magwa, Lester Ndirangu, Alex Kandie, Zeviyaan Aman

MX125: Kigen Kipagat, Zenni Mokaya, Cghristian Chege, John Shrier

MX2: Rolf Kihara, Alex Moi, Ethan Nyachae, Maxine Wahome, Elias Nyachae, Maxine Wahome, Nave  Ben Ari, Tutu Maina

MX1: Ngugu Waweru

Team Uganda

MX 50 Mini: Ntale Liam, Jonathan Katende, Ramathan Mubiru, Asraf Mbabazi, Talha Katete

MX 50cc: Malcolm Tabula Gift, Miguel Katende, Abigail Mwangala, Pascal Kasozi

MX 65cc: Alon Orland, Akaki Milton Obote, Akena Milton Obote, Jeremiah Mawanda, Marcus Bukenya, Esther Mwangala, Daryl Muhindo, Emmanuel Lubega, , Shamila Katete

MX 85cc: Stav Orland, Fortune Sentamu, Waled Omar, Malcolm Lubega, Wazir Omar, Kylan Wekesa, Jonathan Muhindo, Joshua Mwangala, Habib Kiggundu, Yuri, Shadiaya Katete

MX 125: Aviv Orland, Ali Yasser Omar, Sharifa Katete,

MX 2: Fatu Kiggundu, Ismail Mukiibi

MX 1: Maxime Van Pee, Arthur Block JR, Talha Kiggundu

MX Vets: Barak Orland, Ashraf Mbabazi, Rodrigo Franco Oliviera.