Youngster Madina Okot part of 12-team squad to Women AfroBasket qualifiers

Budding basketballer Madina Okot is among the 12-member Kenya ladies national team (Lionesses) squad heading for the FIBA Africa AfroBasket 2023 Zone Five Qualifiers slated for February 14-19 in Kampala, Uganda.

Okot comes as a crucial player to the team as she was an integral part of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) team that clinched the national title. Okot was also part of Kenya’s 3×3 team to the Commonwealth Games and was a vital part of the Under-23 side that qualified for the 3×3 World Championships in Romania for the first time.

Meanwhile, internationals Victoria Reynolds of Immortal TCars form Portugal, Mercy Wanyama of AD Cortegada, Spain and Rose Ouma of Al Nasr Cultural & Sport Club, Qatar who captained the side in the last show are also in the squad.

The six-day event has also attracted hosts Uganda, South Sudan and Egypt. The Lionesses have a busy season ahead of them with their next international assignment being the AfroBasket Championships set for July 28-August 6 in Kigali, Rwanda and then the All-Africa Games (August 4-19) in Accra, Ghana.

PLAYERS

Melissa Akinyi, Natalie Akinyi, Deborah Atieno Obunga, Victoria Reynolds, Rose Ouma, Rachel Odhiambo, Selina Okumu, Christine Akinyi, Vilma Owino, Maryann Nyagaki, Mercy Wanyama and Madina Okot

OFFICIALS

Mayienga George- Head Coach, Anthony Ojukwu- Assistant Coach, Steve Opon- Team Doctor, Farida Abdallah- Physiotherapist, Sylvia Kamau- Team Manager, Angela Luchivya- Head of Delegation and Eric Otieno- Referee.