Zimbabwe, Kenya battle for Gilberson & Page Trophy

DEFENDING champions lead Zimbabwe by a single point with Zambia a further eight points behind the frontrunners as the biannual Gilberson & Page Trophy reaches its climax at Chapman Golf Club today.

The Zimbabwe team captained by Royal Harare’s Natasha Zelow teed off the tournament on Tuesday in fine fashion as they won the morning fours session taking the lead on nine points compared to Kenya’s five while Zambia are anchored on four points.

However, the East Africans bounced back spectacularly in the singles where they garnered a total of 16 points against the hosts’ 11 while neighbours Zambia continued to struggle on the opening day managing nine points.

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