Kenya’s Junior Baseball5 team has made an impressive statement at the South African Region World Cup in Botswana, registering convincing victories over Lesotho and hosts South Africa as preparations intensify for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
The Kenyan side opened with a dominant straight-sets victory over Lesotho, winning the first set 26–2 before completing the sweep with a commanding 9–0 result in the second set.
Kenya then maintained its impressive form against hosts South Africa, recording a resounding 19–0 victory to underline its growing confidence ahead of the global assignment.
The team is using the championship as a crucial test ahead of the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, where Kenya will compete in Group B alongside France, Mexico and Syria.
Kenya will open its campaign against France on October 30, before facing Mexico on October 31 and Syria on November 1.
The Youth Olympic Games runs from October 30 to November 13, with Kenya hoping to translate its impressive form in Botswana into a strong performance on the global stage. The country will be among Africa’s representatives alongside hosts Senegal.