Kenya Amputee Team Tops Group B with 1-0 Win Over England
Kenya kicked off their world cup campaign with a 0 – 0 draw against Haiti before thrashing Peru 2 – 0, courtesy of goals from Winnie Wafula and Esther Syombua.
Kenya kicked off their world cup campaign with a 0 – 0 draw against Haiti before thrashing Peru 2 – 0, courtesy of goals from Winnie Wafula and Esther Syombua.
Aluoch has been the assistant to Mildred Cheche and together they made history by taking Kenya to the World Cup for the first time.
“This season, we lost eight players from our starting eleven, and Jerrine, a key player in my squad, now remains as one of our senior team members and I hope to build a team around her."
Speaking to Michezo Afrika after the match, Kayole coach Mary Adhiambo expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance.
With the win, Mathare now moves from the third bottom of the table to tie with majority of the team’s including Kayole with four points.
Kenya finally secured their first win in their last group stage of the competition, beating Mexico 2 – 1.
Kenya finished third in Group C of the tournament, earning three points. They managed one win against Mexico and two losses.
Notably, they’re the only remaining African side after Kenya and Zambia were eliminated. They will now face USA on 26th October, 2024.
The Rising Starlets leave the Dominican Republic with their heads high after finishing third in their group C with three points.
Kenyan forward Lorna Faith was awarded player of the match having tormented the Mexicans with her dazzling runs and turns.