Blades bag bronze, Chui fault at ACN2025

Grace Bwire lone goal was enough as Kenya national women hockey team, Tausi, skunk Nigeria to bag bronze during the Africa Cup of Nations (ACN) third-place playoffs in Ismailia, Egypt.

The Strathmore side attacking midfielder was able to break the deadlock a minute into the final period, with a splendid field goal.

Both sides started the match in deffensive spirits resulting into a barren draw at halftime.

Faith Obukowho (Nigeria) and Grace Akumu were suspended during the tough first and third quarter respectively for unsporting conduct.

Kenya who recently changed their name (Tausi) to Blades, registered splendid results - two wins, a draw and a loss during their six-country group stage.

The male team, Chui, finished fourth after losing 3-1 to Nigeria.

Samaila James converted two penalty corners for Nigeria-Solomon Dennis topping up with a field goal, while Satcliffe Usagi netting a consoling field goal for Kenya.

Chui who faced tough competitors managed to register only two wins.

Defending Champions South Africa extended their reign, to book World Cup slot as 12th(men) and 9th(women) ACN curtains come down in Ismailia.

Women side registered their eighth consecutive tittle with a 4-0 win against Ghana, their male counterparts humiliating hosts Egypt 5-1.

Zambia and Egypt finished last for both male and female consecutively in the eight days continental event.