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HomeDaily NewsFriday, November 28, 2025Kenyan Athletes and Teams Prepare for Major Sporting Events - November 2025
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Kenyan Athletes and Teams Prepare for Major Sporting Events - November 2025

Kenya's national men's boxing team, consisting of medallists from the Africa Zone Three Championships, has been selected for the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai from December 2-13. In athletics, stars are gearing up for the Iten International Marathon on Sunday, November 24, 2024, set to take place on the challenging Chororget-Iten course. Athletes such as Ednah Kimitei and Ezekiel Kiprais are making their debut at this race. Meanwhile, the Harambee Starlets have begun preparations for the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon). The women's football team started their preparations with a 1-2 defeat against Algeria in a friendly match in Blida under coach Beldine Odemba.

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Kenya national men's team picked for elite world Championship in Dubai championship

Kenya national men's team picked for elite world Championship in Dubai championship

Kenya's national men's boxing team, comprised of all medallists from the recent Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships, has been selected for the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai from December 2-13.

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Kenya's national men's boxing team, comprised of all medallists from the recent Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships, has been selected for the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai from December 2-13.

  • Thirteen boxers will represent Kenya, with eight making their debut at the global championships.
  • Head coach Musa Benjamin expressed optimism about the team's spirit and commitment to improving past performances.
  • The team includes notable boxers like captain Boniface Mogunde and Africa Games middleweight champion Edwin Okong'o, with Shaffi Bakari returning for his third global competition.
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Stars hope to conquer Iten Marathon's challenging course

Stars hope to conquer Iten Marathon's challenging course

Athletics stars are gearing up to tackle the challenging Chororget-Iten course at the Iten International Marathon on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Athletes like Ednah Kimitei and Ezekiel Kiprais, both making their debut at this race after recovering from injuries, are among those hoping to secure victory and the prestigious prize money.

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Athletics stars are gearing up to tackle the challenging Chororget-Iten course at the Iten International Marathon on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Athletes like Ednah Kimitei and Ezekiel Kiprais, both making their debut at this race after recovering from injuries, are among those hoping to secure victory and the prestigious prize money.

  • The Iten International Marathon's third edition will feature over 1500 elite athletes and hundreds of master and fun runners.
  • The event serves as a memorial race for over 40 people who perished in November 1 mudslides.
  • The winning prize for the marathon is Ksh 1 million in each category, with Ksh 750,000 for second place and Ksh 500,000 for third.
  • The marathon includes 42km and 10km elite races, and a 5km race for masters and fun runners.
Friday 12:00 AMStandard Sports

It's race against time as Harambee Starlets begin Wafcon preps

It's race against time as Harambee Starlets begin Wafcon preps

The Harambee Starlets began their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) preparations with a 1-2 defeat to Algeria in their first friendly match in Blida. This signals the significant challenge and hard work ahead for coach Beldine Odemba's squad as they aim to be competitive in the upcoming tournament.

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The Harambee Starlets began their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) preparations with a 1-2 defeat to Algeria in their first friendly match in Blida. This signals the significant challenge and hard work ahead for coach Beldine Odemba's squad as they aim to be competitive in the upcoming tournament.

  • Mwanahalima Adam scored Kenya's lone goal in the 15th minute.
  • The Harambee Starlets face Algeria, ranked 60 places above them, in a second friendly match on Sunday.
  • Coach Beldine Odemba is integrating both experienced players and promising juniors like Lorine Ilavonga into the squad.
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