Who will conquer the dust and unforgiving terrain of Morogoro to be crowned King of Africa?As Serengeti Rally of Tanzania roars into action from Friday, 2 to Sunday, 4 October, hosting the fourth and final round of the 2026 FIA African Rally Championship (ARC), two Kenyans will hope to carry the day.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAfter a scintillating season that has traversed Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda, the continental battle reaches its climax in the historic sisal town, with the main championship still up for grabs and Tanzania promising its toughest route in years.The Morogoro finale is a two-horse race between fellow Kenyans Karan Patel, poised to clinch his third career African crown, and newly crowned Masters’ Champion Aakif Virani, who retains an outside mathematical chance.And while the big guns will grab the headlines, the story of Morogoro will also be written by the ladies who have refused to sit in the shadows.History as Kenya wins first medals at Africa AirBadminton Championships in UgandaTanzania’s Monica Lyimo returns to the “lion’s den”, navigating for Bob Taylor in car No.28 for Amapiano Motorsport in a Subaru Impreza. The Tanzania-based navigator is one of the most experienced voices in the Tanzanian NRC and carries home hopes.She will be up against Uganda’s trailblazer, Susan Muwonge, the former national champion and one of Africa’s fastest women. Muwonge, entered in a Subaru Impreza NRC 4 with Musa Nsubuga reading the notes, is the sole female driver in the ARC category (No.105) and has already proven she can tame East Africa’s toughest rallies.Karan, navigated by Tauseef Khan in a Skoda Fabia RC2, headlines the entry and is the man to beat, heading to Morogoro knowing only a finish will seal his third continental crown.##NAJAVA_MECA_9976895##Meanwhile, Manveer Birdi, flying the flag for the powerful ASAS Rally Team in Car No.7, will be backed by navigator Zubery Piredina in an ex-Samman Vohra Skoda Fabia Evo. Birdi, a regular podium finisher in both ARC and NRC, is determined to make local knowledge count in his new machine.Alongside him, Ahmed Huwel (Car No.1)- leads the Tanzanian charge in the championship’s only Toyota Yaris GR RC2 with Roheet Solanki.The ARC field is truly East African. Uganda’s Yasin Nasser (Ford Fiesta MKII), Kenya’s Jasmeet Chana (Ford Fiesta), Uganda’s Oscar Ntambi (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X) and Sameer Nanji (Subaru) from Kenya make up a star-studded ARC entry.Motsepe opens door to three AFCON 2027 opening ceremoniesLast year's ARC2 title was won by Tanzania's Prince Charles Nyerere, while this year, Uganda's Ntambi (69pts) leads the chase and will be crowned in Morogoro if closest rival Chris Kanagire (62pts) doesn't beat the September 25 late-entry deadline.Behind the continental battle, the National Rally Championship (NRC) war is sure to treat home fans to some exhilarating displays of motoring artistry. The provisional entry list at close of normal entries shows 15 crews entered in NRC, bringing the total entry to 23 cars.In total, 10 cars will battle for ARC points and 15 for NRC honours, making Morogoro one of the best-subscribed finales in recent ARC history.##NAJAVA_MECA_9976945##2026 FIA ARC African Standings after Rwanda1. Karan Patel Kenya 1182. Aakif Virani Kenya 853. Jasmeet Chana Kenya 674. Samman Vohra Kenya 665. Oscar Ntambi Uganda 386. Yasin Nasser Uganda 34
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