Kenya's Chui shrug off travel drama, edge Namibia to reach hockey AFCON semis
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National men's hockey team, Chui, Tuesday evening put aside all the drama and distractions to get off to a flying start at the Africa Nations Championship with a 4-1 thumping win over Namibia in Accra, Ghana.
Chui squad touched down in Accra hours to their group ‘A’ opening clash against the Southwest Africans following late arrival of the team due to financial issues, and despite the off-field drama, the Kenyans stormed the semi finals after the Namibia win to make a huge statement of intent.
Goals from skipper Constant Wakhura, evergreen Allain Iningu, Francis Kariuki and Festus Onyango gave Chui the much needed three points at the Theodosia Okoh Stadium in Ghana's capital. Namibia scored in the second quarter in the 18th minute through Tjikuniva Isascar.
Kenya will face defending champions South Africa for their final preliminary tie on Wednesday starting 7PM Kenyan time. South Africa thrashed Namibia 13-0 in their first match on Monday.
Meanwhile, the national women’s hockey team, Tausi, who lost 3-0 to Ghana late evening Tuesday following a walkover, will play their rescheduled match against Zambia on Wednesday at 1PM.
The African Hockey Federation awarded Ghana three points and three goals following the delayed departure of Tausi, who touched down in Accra five minutes to 3PM Tuesday and the fixture against the West Africans was slated for 2PM.
Kenya are in pool B alongside Ghana, Zambia and Nigeria.
Tuesday Results
Men
Nigeria 10 –3 Uganda (B)
Ghana – Egypt (B) (to be played later)
Women
Zimbabwe – Uganda (A)
Namibia 0–6 South Africa (A)
Chui squad touched down in Accra hours to their group ‘A’ opening clash against the Southwest Africans following late arrival of the team due to financial issues, and despite the off-field drama, the Kenyans stormed the semi finals after the Namibia win to make a huge statement of intent.
Goals from skipper Constant Wakhura, evergreen Allain Iningu, Francis Kariuki and Festus Onyango gave Chui the much needed three points at the Theodosia Okoh Stadium in Ghana's capital. Namibia scored in the second quarter in the 18th minute through Tjikuniva Isascar.
Kenya will face defending champions South Africa for their final preliminary tie on Wednesday starting 7PM Kenyan time. South Africa thrashed Namibia 13-0 in their first match on Monday.
Meanwhile, the national women’s hockey team, Tausi, who lost 3-0 to Ghana late evening Tuesday following a walkover, will play their rescheduled match against Zambia on Wednesday at 1PM.
The African Hockey Federation awarded Ghana three points and three goals following the delayed departure of Tausi, who touched down in Accra five minutes to 3PM Tuesday and the fixture against the West Africans was slated for 2PM.
Kenya are in pool B alongside Ghana, Zambia and Nigeria.
Tuesday Results
Men
Nigeria 10 –3 Uganda (B)
Ghana – Egypt (B) (to be played later)
Women
Zimbabwe – Uganda (A)
Namibia 0–6 South Africa (A)
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