The Memorial George Barbour Cup is set to enter its 5th edition this month where it will take place from October 18-20 at the Seacrest grounds, Diani.
The three-day tournament honours South Coast Pirates club founder and legend the late George Barbour who passed away on October 3 2018.
The event will serve as pre-season preparation for South Coast Pirates where they will also unveil new signings acquired during the last transfer window as they aim to make their maiden top-flight Kenya Cup appearance when the league kicks off on November 16, 2024.
South Coast Pirates players after winning George Barbour Cup. Photo/South Coast Pirates.
South Coast Pirates are the George Barbour Cup defending champions after winning the 2023 edition played at Seacrest Grounds where eight teams competed.
Pirates won the tournament following a 30-00 win over the Technical University of Mombasa -TUM Marines.
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Winger Anthony Abonyo was the star of the day against TUM, landing the opener minutes after kickoff, pirates would hold their small lead into the break.
A halftime pep talk from Coach Kevin Amiani saw the Pirates come back a very rejuvenated side, Kenneth Omaset landed a five-pointer before new-singing Brighton Omondi added the twos for a 12-0 lead.
New boy Kelly Akengo extended the hosts’ lead after successfully drilling in a penalty 15-0.
South Coast Pirates in their away kit. PHOTO/South Coast Pirates/Facebook
Pirates captain Charles Okwemba staged an electric run to beat TUM Marines defenders before touching down, Kelly Akengo added the extras 22-0.
The hungry pirates kept knocking on the opponents’ territory, an event that paid off in the dying minutes with new signing Brighton Omondi’s magical run leaving TUM hapless before passing to Abonyo for his day’s brace 30-0.
