Spanish golfer Manuel Elvira has moved into contention to join older brother Nacho as a European tour winner by taking a share of the lead at the Kenya Open after the third round.
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The younger Elvira shot four-under 67 on Saturday and was tied for first place on 10 under overall with Dutchman Darius van Driel (68).
Van Driel had led the tournament after the first round and was in a three-way tie for first place after the second round.
The 37-year-old Nacho, nine-and-a-half years Manuel's senior, whose only tour title came at the Cazoo Open in Wales in 2021, was also on the leaderboard -- three strokes off the lead -- in a tie for sixth after a 68.
"I saw his name on the leaderboard and I was happy -- I knew he was playing well," Manuel Elvira said.
"I was talking to my caddie and said how cool it would be to play on the Sunday with him.
"Unfortunately, we are not going to be able to, but it's nice to be both in contention."
The leading pair were two shots clear of Connor Syme (70), Joe Dean (68) and Ryan van Velzen (67), all tied for third place.
Manuel Elvira graduated from the Challenge Tour last year to join his older brother on the European tour. His best finish so far this season is tied for 12th at the Joburg Open.
Haydn Barron, the only Australian to make the cut, shot a second straight 69 to move to three under, lying in joint 33rd position.
Australian Associated Press
