Kenya at the 2023 African Games
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| Kenya at the 2023 African Games | |
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| IOC code | KEN |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of Kenya |
| in Accra, Ghana 8 March 2024 – 23 March 2024 | |
| Medals Ranked 10th |
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| African Games appearances (overview) | |
Kenya competed at the 2023 African Games held from 8 to 23 March 2024 in Accra, Ghana.[1][2]
Medal table
[edit]| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
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 Gold | Aaron Cheminingwa | Athletics | Men's 800 metres | 20 March |
| Gold | Emily Wamusyi Ngii | Athletics | Women's 20 kilometres walk | 20 March |
| Gold | Beatrice Chepkoech | Athletics | Women's 3000 metres steeplechase | 20 March |
| Gold | Mary Moraa | Athletics | Women's 400 metres | 20 March |
| Gold | Janeth Chepngetich | Athletics | Women's 10000 metres | 21 March |
| Gold | Angella Okutoyi | Tennis | Women's singles | 21 March |
| Gold | Brian Komen | Athletics | Men's 1500 metres | 22 March |
| Gold | Edwin Owuor | Boxing | Men's 75 kg | 22 March |
 Silver | Amos Serem | Athletics | Men's 3000 metres steeplechase | 18 March |
| Silver | Edwin Kimutai | Athletics | Men's decathlon | 19 March |
| Silver | Winny Bii | Athletics | Women's triple jump | 19 March |
| Silver | Samuel Gathimba | Athletics | Men's 20 kilometres walk | 20 March |
| Silver | Ngeno Kipngetich | Athletics | Men's 800 metres | 20 March |
| Silver | Angella Okutoyi Cynthia Wanjala | Tennis | Women's doubles | 21 March |
| Silver | Julius Yego | Athletics | Men's javelin throw | 22 March |
| Silver | Kenya | Volleyball | Men's tournament | 23 March |
 Bronze | Esther Kavesa | Weightlifting | Women's 45 kg total | 10 March |
| Bronze | Esther Kavesa | Weightlifting | Women's 45 kg snatch | 10 March |
| Bronze | Juliana Anyango | Weightlifting | Women's 81 kg total | 13 March |
| Bronze | Juliana Anyango | Weightlifting | Women's 81 kg snatch | 13 March |
| Bronze | Juliana Anyango | Weightlifting | Women's 81 kg clean & jerk | 13 March |
| Bronze | Faith Ogallo | Taekwondo | Women's +73 kg | 17 March |
| Bronze | Simon Koech | Athletics | Men's 3000 metres steeplechase | 18 March |
| Bronze | Jully Musangi | Taekwondo | Women's −73 kg | 18 March |
| Bronze | Evans Kiptum | Athletics | Men's 10000 metres | 19 March |
| Bronze | Vivian Chebet Kiprotich | Athletics | Women's 800 metres | 19 March |
| Bronze | David Kapirante Kennedy Muthoki Mary Moraa Mourine Thomas | Athletics | Mixed 4 × 400 metres relay | 19 March |
| Bronze | Kenya | Rugby sevens | Men's tournament | 21 March |
| Bronze | Abel Kipsang | Athletics | Men's 1500 metres | 22 March |
| Bronze | Cornelius Kemboi | Athletics | Men's 5000 metres | 22 March |
| Bronze | Mary Ekiru | Athletics | Women's 1500 metres | 22 March |
| Bronze | Nancy Chepleting | Athletics | Women's half marathon | 22 March |
| Bronze | Amina Faki | Boxing | Women's 54 kg | 22 March |
| Bronze | Kenya | Field hockey | Women's tournament | 22 March |
| Bronze | Mary Muriu | Taekwondo | Women's under 30 | 22 March |
| Bronze | Milka Akinyi | Taekwondo | Women's under 40 | 22 March |
| Bronze | Kenya | Volleyball | Women's tournament | 23 March |
Cricket
[edit]Men's
[edit]- Group play
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
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| 1 |  Uganda | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3.283 | Advanced to the knockout stage |
| 2 |  Kenya | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.049 | |
| 3 |  University Sports South Africa | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | |
| 4 |  Ghana | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −5.888 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo[3]
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- Uganda won the toss and elected to bat.
- Lucas Oluoch (Ken) took his first five-wicket haul in T20Is.[4]
- Roger Mukasa (Uga) scored his 1,000th run in T20Is.[5]
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- Kenya won the toss and elected to bat.
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Collins Obuya 68 (30) Richmond Baaleri 3/55 (4 overs) |
- Ghana won the toss and elected to bat.
- Aarnav Patel (Ken) made his T20I debut.
Women's
[edit]- Group play
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Zimbabwe | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.438 | Advanced to the knockout stage |
| 2 | Uganda | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.529 | |
| 3 | Kenya | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | −1.018 | |
| 4 |  Rwanda | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −0.975 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo[6]
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Melvin Khagoitsa 24 (37) Immaculate Nakisuuyi 2/17 (4 overs) | Gloria Obukor 29* (48) Esther Wachira 1/9 (3 overs) |
- Uganda won the toss and elected to field.
- The match was reduced to 17 overs per side due to rain.
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Clarisse Uwase 24 (28) Jemimah Ndanu 3/21 (4 overs) | Esther Wachira 42* (49) Rosine Irera 2/11 (4 overs) |
- Rwanda won the toss and elected to bat.
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Modester Mupachikwa 40 (40) Flavia Odhiambo 3/29 (4 overs) | Melvin Khagoitsa 30 (47) Precious Marange 1/5 (2 overs) |
- Kenya won the toss and elected to field.
Field Hockey
[edit]- Summary
Key:
- FT – After full-time.
- P – Match decided by penalty-shootout.
| Team | Event | Group stage | Final / BM | ||||
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| Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | Opposition Score | Rank | ||
| Kenya men's | Men's tournament |  EgyptL 3–2 | Ghana L 3–1 |  NigeriaL 1–2 | 4 | Nigeria L 1–2 | 4 |
| Kenya women's | Women's tournament | Ghana L 1–4 | bye | Nigeria L 0–1 | 3 | Did not advance | |
Men's
[edit]- Group play
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Egypt | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 9 | Final |
| 2 | Ghana (H) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 | |
| 3 | Nigeria | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 3 | Third place match |
| 4 | Kenya | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | −4 | 0 |
Source: FIH
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) matches won; 3) goal difference; 4) goals for; 5) head-to-head result; 6) field goals scored.
(H) Hosts
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) matches won; 3) goal difference; 4) goals for; 5) head-to-head result; 6) field goals scored.
(H) Hosts
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- Third and fourth place
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Women's
[edit]- Group play
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Ghana (H) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 6 | Final |
| 2 | Nigeria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| 3 | Kenya | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 0 |
Source: FIH
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) matches won; 3) goal difference; 4) goals for; 5) head-to-head result; 6) field goals scored.
(H) Hosts
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) matches won; 3) goal difference; 4) goals for; 5) head-to-head result; 6) field goals scored.
(H) Hosts
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Tennis
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Weightlifter Juliana Anyango Clinches Bronze At African Games". 98.4 Capital FM. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ "Kenyan Weightlifter Juliana Anyango finishes third at the African Games". TV47. 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ "African Games 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Roger Mukasa reaches 1000 T20I runs milestone as Uganda triumphs over Kenya at African Games". Sports Ocean Uganda. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Cricket Cranes make light work of Kenya in African Games opener". Kawowo Sports. 17 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Women's African Games 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 10 March 2024.