Kenya crowned Africa Kabaddi Champion

Kenya clinched the Africa Kabaddi 2024 Championship title Saturday evening after thrashing Uganda 44-23 in the final match of the series held at Kasarani. 

Kenya started the match strongly with James Kamweti producing a couple of successful raids in Uganda's half to put Kenya ahead at half time with a score of 20-13.

An outstanding team performance from Kenya in the second half saw them add a total of 24 points to the tally with Uganda adding 10 points to close the match at full time with a score of 44 - 23.

Kenya's defence was a tough wall for Ugandan raiders to climb as every attempt to raid was met with superb tackles from the kenyan covers to ensure all points remained with the home team.

The win means that Kenya will take part in the upcoming Kabaddi World Cup.

Kamweti, who was also named as man of the match after his impressive display, bragged that Kenya are african giants in Kabaddi after the commanding win.

"We are looking forward to meeting big teams like India and Iran because in Africa we are the giants," a confident Kamweti said.

Kenya's captain David Silishia heaped praise on the team, saying they are already looking forward to the World Cup.

"We are happy and we thank God for the win. It was a good team performance and we have gotten the results. We have a very good team. With proper support we can do better at the World Cup," he said.

Kenyan Samuel Wafula was named the best defender of the tournament.

Kenya's success in the Africa Kabaddi Championship adds to their recent achievement of securing the bronze medal at the Bangabandhu Cup in Bangladesh, showcasing their growing prominence in the global Kabaddi community.