Luqman Mahmoud

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By Luqman Mahmoud Published on: May 28, 2025 11:40 (EAT) Kenya's Para Powerlifting team for the visually impaired has collected nine medals on the first day of the World Championships in Almaty City, Kazakhstan. The David Waore-led side clinched gold in the junior category after Kevin Mbugua emerged victorious. The Thika Secondary School for the Blind Form Three student also added a bronze medal in the 67.5 Kg category for men.

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By Luqman Mahmoud Published on: May 27, 2025 05:20 (EAT) Kenyan para-powerlifter, Hellen Wawira Kariuki (R),32, warms up prior to a workout session at the national para powerlifting team's gym in Nairobi on August 01, 2024, in preparation for the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games that start in late August. The Kenyan athlete, who has spina bifida, a congenital malformation of the spine, finished fifth at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021.

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Gomolemo Kekana's stunning right-footed strike from outside the box found the top left corner, giving South Africa the lead just 20 minutes before the whistle. Morocco's U-20 team reached the final after edging hosts Egypt 1-0 in the semifinals, while South Africa triumphed over Nigeria by the same scoreline. “It was a difficult game and the boys knew it could be but they stick to what we believe and it won us the game and the tournament,” said South Africa coach Raymond Mdaka.

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Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON) U-20defending champions Senegal has been knocked out of the tournamentafter goingdown 3-1 in post-match penalties to Nigeria in the first quarter-final matchstaged at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt on Monday. After a barren draw in normal and extratime, Nigeria goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt was the match-decider after partingaway with two penalties with another Senegal effort hitting the post.

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AFCON U20: Kenya’syoungsters impress scouts despite early exit Despite Kenya’s Rising Stars bowing out of the AFCON U-20 inthe group stage, a lot of positive response is coming out for the young ladshaving impressed a lot of clubs around the globe. From Kevin Wangaya who won man of the match award in theirlast group match against Nigeria, to Hassan Beja who scored a goal and assistedin two matches as well as Aldrine Kibet and defender Baron Ochieng.