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Originally published by KBC SportsJuly 21, 2026
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Kenya to host Africa’s first Youth Hockey 5s Championship
Nairobi is set to become the launchpad for a new era of African hockey when Kenya hosts the inaugural U18 Hockey5s Youth Africa Cup from 6 to 8 August 2026, a tournament that will double as the continent's qualifying route to the first-ever FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup in Decembe..
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Nairobi is set to host Africa’s first-ever U18 Hockey5s Youth Africa Cup from 6 to 8 August 2026, a tournament that also serves as the continent's qualifier for the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup.
- This event marks the first continental championship for the faster, smaller-sided Hockey5s format in Africa.
- The tournament is organized by the African Hockey Federation in partnership with the International Hockey Federation.
- The top two teams in both the men's and women's competitions will qualify for the FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup in December 2026.
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