Tanzania, Aug. 18 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's Hawa Wanyeche says President Samia Suluhu Hassan's congratulatory message following her historic victory at the Uganda Ladies Open has given her fresh motivation to raise her game in upcoming international competitions.

Wanyeche, a member of TPDF Lugalo Golf Club, became the fifth Tanzanian golfer to win the prestigious Uganda Ladies Open after producing a dramatic finish at the Uganda Golf Club on Saturday. She edged Uganda's Peace Kabasweka and teenage sensation Keisha Kagoro after a tense final hole in the 75th edition of the championship.

The victory came after Wanyeche had trailed by one stroke going into the closing stages. Kabasweka and Kagoro struggled badly on the par-four 18th, re...