Kenya Baseball5 team finishes second in African Championship, qualifies for World Cup

Kenya finished second in the Youth Baseball5 African Championship, after losing 2-0 to defending champions Ghana in the final played in South Africa.

World No. 15 Kenya still joined World No. 13 Ghana as African representatives to the WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup 2025 to be held in Mexico.

Tunisia won the bronze-medal game against South Africa.

The much-anticipated final brought the crowd to its feet, with fans from both sides creating a festive and competitive atmosphere.

The much-anticipated final brought the crowd to its feet, with fans from both sides creating a festive and competitive atmosphere.

Ghana displayed skill, determination, and a winning spirit, overcoming Kenya in straight sets of 8-5, 5-2 to showcase their dominance, and claim the second African Championship.

The battle for bronze saw Tunisia and hosts South Africa fight tooth and nail for the podium finish, with Tunisia winning 2-1 (3-2, 8-7, 2-7).

South Africa's fans cheered relentlessly, inspiring their team to stay competitive.

However, Tunisia's composure under pressure saw them edge out the hosts in a tightly contested match to claim the third spot.

Zimbabwe beat Lesotho 2-0 (11-7, 17-2) in the fifth place game.

Ghana

Kenya

Tunisia

South Africa

Zimbabwe

Lesotho

The hosts and World No. 6 Mexico and two wild cards will complete the 16 participants.