Kenya will start their ICC World Cup qualifiers against Sierra Leone, with only one nation set to qualify for the global showpiece.
The under 19 team, which has landed in Lagos has high expectations of qualifying after finishing second behind Namibia in the last qualifiers.
Kenya will be aiming to make amends and return to the U19 World Cup stage, which will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia in 2026.
He highlighted the team’s balance and depth, particularly in batting, an area that let them down in the previous qualifiers.
With Kenya known for its rich cricketing history—having played at five senior ICC Cricket World Cups between 1996 and 2011—the country hopes this U19 generation can follow in the footsteps of past legends.
With only one spot available for next year’s ICC U19 World Cup, Kenya’s youngsters must rise to the occasion in Lagos. Their journey starts against Sierra Leone, and cricket fans back home will be eager to see if they can finally reclaim their place on the world stage