Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has heaped praises at Kenya’s Women’s National Amputee Football Team, as they exit the 2024 Women’s Amputee Football World Cup in Colombia after a historic journey.
Taking to his official X account on Sunday, November 10, 2024, Murkomen stated that he was so proud of the team.
Murkomen on Kenya’s performance
The former Transport CS further stated that even though Kenya had suffered her first loss of the tournament in the Sunday morning clash against the hosts, Colombia, in the semis, the spirit and determination was inspiring.
Kenya suffered a 1-0 loss against Colombia in the match played on Sunday morning, exiting the tournamnent.
However, Kenya’s amputee women will face face Poland to fight for a third place.
Murkomen has wished the team all the best in their upcoming match.
“Very proud of our Women’s National Amputee Football Team, which has had a great run in the 2024 Women’s Amputee Football World Cup in Colombia. Even though we’ve suffered our first loss of the tournament this morning in the hands of the hosts, Colombia, in the semis (1-0), the spirit and determination is inspiring. All the best in the fight for 3rd place against Poland!” Murkomen stated.
Very proud of our Women's National Amputee Football Team, which has had a great run in the 2024 Women's Amputee Football World Cup in Colombia.
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) November 10, 2024
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Kenya’s historic journey
Kenya made history in Colombia after becoming the first team to secure a place in the semifinals of the World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF) Women’s World Cup.
In a tense quarterfinal match played on November 8, 2024, Kenya defeated Ukraine 1-0, a win, securing a slot in the semi finals.
This hard-earned victory came on the heels of Kenya’s earlier group-stage wins, where they defeated both Peru and England, clinching the top position in their group and advancing to the knockout rounds.
Kenya’s journey to the knockout stages was nothing short of impressive, finishing their group stage campaign undefeated in Group B.
They clinched victories over England (1-0) and Peru (2-0), alongside a goal-less stalemate against Haiti, demonstrating both skill and determination.
As the sole African representative after Nigeria and Cameroon withdrew due to visa difficulties, Kenya has captured the attention and support of fans across the continent.
Their success in this tournament, hosted in Barranquilla, has set an inspiring precedent for African nations in amputee sports.
This year’s Women’s Amputee World Cup, running from November 4-11, is the first of its kind, with ten teams competing in Colombia to showcase their talent, strength, and determination.
