Kenya is already assured of silver or gold as Andiego got a bye to the final of her weight class when the draws were conducted on Monday, April 15.
The 34-year-old was fighting for the vacant World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Women's World super lightweight belt, convincing the three judges
“Coach Mwarangu served the sport of boxing with a great deal of dedication, passion & commitment, “ added BFK.
the Tanzanian upped his game in the subsequent rounds to rain the “Ukrainian bombs” on defenceless Wanyonyi, who barely survived through the fourth and fifth rounds.
Mandonga Mtu Kazi sasa yupo katika taifa nyingine na nimekuja na ngumi nyingine. Wakae wakijua Mandonga Mtu Kazi sio mtu wa kupoa. Mimi sijawahipoa hata siku moja.
Ombok and his closest rival Nkodia Kynd Gaetan of the Republic of Congo were tied 5-5 after the first round of voting before Ombok emerged victorious in the tie breaking second round.
Three Kenyan boxers led by the vastly experienced Nick Okoth and his compatriots Samuel Njau, and Elizabeth Andiego reached the African Boxing Confederation Championship finals in Maputo, Mozambique after successful semifinal outings on Thursday 15 September 2022.
Oleksandr Usyk turned his sights on rival heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury on Sunday after beating Britain's Anthony Joshua on a split points decision to retain his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts in Jeddah.
The tactician says the experience picked over the last two international tournaments the team has been will be massive for them to charge for medals
Skipper Nick Okoth suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Cameroon’s Sangue Alain.
