Coach Meshack Senge sounds warning as Kenyan hockey teams begin Africa Cup preparations
National men’s hockey team player Job Wandera (centre) dribbles past teammates Isaac Wanjau (left) and Martin Kasanda during a training session at City Park Stadium, Nairobi, on June 15, 2025. The team is preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations set for October 11–18 in Egypt.
Training sessions are being held on Monday and Friday evenings, and Saturdays at the City Park Hockey Stadium in Nairobi.
“If all goes well, we will trim the squad to 35 players by the end of the month so that we can fully focus on preparing the provisional team,” he said.
National women's hockey coach Meshack Senge has issued a stern warning to players who excel in training but underperform in actual competition, stating that it will no longer be business as usual as Kenya prepares for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Senge, who will lead the side at the continental tournament scheduled for October 11–18 in Ismailia, Egypt, emphasised the need for consistency and effort beyond training grounds.
