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Otieno: We’re in Accra for cricket experience

Esther Wachira

National women's cricket team captain Esther Wachira during their training session at the Ruaraka Sports Club on December 5, 2023. The team is preparing for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division One qualifiers at the Entebbe Cricket Oval in Uganda

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • It is the first time cricket has been included in the multi-sport championship held every four years
  • Kenya, coached by ex-international Francis Otieno, was Thursday set to open their Group “B” campaign in the T20 competition against Uganda at Achitoma Senior Secondary School B field
  • Compared with the other teams gracing the African Games, the Kenyan squad is the least experienced

Gaining valuable experience is the objective for Kenya's national women’s cricket team at the 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana.

It is the first time cricket has been included in the multi-sport championship held every four years. 
Kenya, coached by ex-international Francis Otieno, was Thursday set to open their Group “B” campaign in the T20 competition against Uganda at Achitoma Senior Secondary School B field.