Brave Kenya women's amputee football team earns fourth-place finish at World Cup

Kenya women’s amputee football team secured an impressive fourth place in the inaugural 2024 Women's Amputee Football World Cup, held at the Romelio Martínez Stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia.

They narrowly missed out on a podium finish, falling 1-0 to Poland in the third-place playoff played Monday dawn.

The title was won by hosts Colombia who beat the USA 2-1 on penalties after coming from behind to force a 1-1 in normal time.

Kenya, under the leadership of head coach Clement Otieno, had a tough journey to the knockouts. They faced the hosts in the semis losing narrowly 0-1. In the quarterfinals, Kenya triumphed over Ukraine with a crucial 1-0 victory, thanks to star player Mercy Ajenjo’s decisive goal.

In the group stage, Kenya displayed resilience and skill, clinching a 1-0 win against England, with Ajenjo again delivering a critical second-half goal. The team also held Haiti to a 0-0 draw and celebrated a 2-0 victory over Peru, with Ajenjo’s standout performance central to their success.

The World Cup was played in a seven-a-side format with two 25-minute halves and brought together top talent from across the globe, showcasing the best of women’s amputee football.

Final WAFF Ranking

1. Colombia

2. USA

3. Poland

4. Kenya

5. England

6. Ukraine

7. Ecuador

8. Peru

9. Brazil

10. Haiti

 Kenya women’s amputee football team secured an impressive fourth place in the inaugural 2024 Women's Amputee Football World Cup, held at the Romelio Martínez Stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia.

They narrowly missed out on a podium finish, falling 1-0 to Poland in the third-place playoff played Monday dawn.

The title was won by hosts Colombia who beat the USA 2-1 on penalties after coming from behind to force a 1-1 in normal time.

Kenya, under the leadership of head coach Clement Otieno, had a tough journey to the knockouts. They faced the hosts in the semis losing narrowly 0-1. In the quarterfinals, Kenya triumphed over Ukraine with a crucial 1-0 victory, thanks to star player Mercy Ajenjo’s decisive goal.

In the group stage, Kenya displayed resilience and skill. They clinched a 1-0 win against England, with Ajenjo again delivering a critical second-half goal. The team also held Haiti to a 0-0 draw and celebrated a 2-0 victory over Peru, with Ajenjo’s standout performance central to their success.

The World Cup was played in a seven-a-side format with two 25-minute halves and brought together top talent from across the globe, showcasing the best of women’s amputee football.