Kenya women don launch dia FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup campaign wit win against Slovenia for Pool D for Wuhan. Di result give head coach Eunice Ouma side early boost for pool wey still get United States, Australia and Japan inside.
Ouma don name six-player squad wey dem all comot from di local scene: Ninel Naserian of USIU-A Flames, Roseline Akinyi and Mashar Ooko of Zetech University Sparks, Consolata Odhiambo of Th3 Swish Basketball, and Daisy Awino plus Babra Achieng of KPA Dockers.
Some of di players don already get 3x3 international experience before, and dis tournament na di next step for dia national team career. Kenya Basketball Federation talk say qualification come through strong showing for di FIBA Africa 3x3 U23 Nations League, wey give di squad competitive match practice before di trip.
Di federation add say to dey for di World Cup don mark another important milestone for di way 3x3 basketball dey grow for Kenya, wit ranking points and exposure dey on offer to support development toward future global competitions, including di Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Kenya go face Australia later for di same day.
