Kenya women’s amputee football team finishes fourth at 2024 World Cup
By Rama Mohammed |
Kenya’s women’s amputee football team made a strong impression at the 2024 Women's Amputee Football World Cup, finishing fourth in the tournament held in Barranquilla, Colombia.
Kenya's women’s amputee football team finished an impressive fourth at the 2024 Women's Amputee Football World Cup, held at the Romelio Martínez Stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia.
The team narrowly missed a podium finish, losing 1-0 to Poland in the third-place playoff early on Monday morning.
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Colombia claimed the title, defeating the USA 2-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time.
Under head coach Clement Otieno, Kenya faced tough competition on their way to the knockout stages. They lost 1-0 to Colombia in the semifinals but had earlier secured a crucial 1-0 win over Ukraine in the quarterfinals, with Mercy Ajenjo scoring the only goal.
In the group stage, Kenya showed resilience, earning a 1-0 victory over England with another goal from Ajenjo. They also drew 0-0 with Haiti and beat Peru 2-0, with Ajenjo’s performance standing out throughout the tournament.
The World Cup featured a seven-a-side format with two 25-minute halves and attracted top talent from around the world, highlighting the best in women’s amputee football.
Final Rankings
- Colombia
- USA
- Poland
- Kenya
- England
- Ukraine
- Ecuador
- Peru
- Brazil
- Haiti
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