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Kenya amputee football team head off to Egypt for AFCON

The Kenya Amputee team in a previous game © Courtesy

By Charles Sisia | Thursday, May 16, 2024

The Amputee AFCON will also serve as the Word Cup qualifier for African nations

Kenya Amputee football team head off to Egypt for AFCON

The Kenya Amputee National team has left tonight for Egypt ahead of the Amputee Football African Cup of Nations.

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The 10-day tournament is set to start Sunday 19 May, 2024 to Tuesday 28 May, 2024 and will serve as a World Cup qualifier.

Kenya is slotted in group C alongside Ghana, Gambia and Algeria.

“The team is in good shape and we are ready for the tournament. We are going for the trophy and also to qualify for the World Cup.” Head Coach Clement Otieno told Eastleigh Voice.

“The mood in the team is positive and we have quality players who will produce good results. We are confident that we will make Kenya proud,” Team Captain Mohammed Munga added.

Travelling Squad

Goalkeepers: Ferdinand Obi, Washington Pancras

Defenders: Ignatius Khayumbi, Kevin Lumbasi, Peter Nzioka

Midfielders: Brian Oroka, Albert Mwakenga, Lucky Mzee, Joash Bariti

Strikers: Mohammed Munga(c), Nicholas Keiyo ,Eugene Batu

Head Coach: Clement Otieno

Assistant Coach: Francis Ochola