Kenya hockey union names final squads for 2024 junior Africa Cup in Namibia

The Kenya Hockey Union has named the final men’s and women’s Under-21 squads for the 2024 edition of the Junior Africa Cup (JAC), scheduled to take place in Windhoek, Namibia, from April 18 to April 27, 2025. The top three teams in each gender category will automatically qualify for the 2025 FIH Junior World Cup.

A total of eight men's teams and seven women's teams will compete for the coveted three qualification slots in each category. In the men's category, Kenya will face Egypt, Ghana, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. On the women’s side, Kenya’s juniors will battle Ghana, Namibia, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

The men’s team will be captained by Matthias Gualire, with Charles Otieno Shiundu serving as vice-captain. The squad features a blend of experience and youthful flair across all positions. The women’s team will be led by captain Daughty Ranga, with Marion Nelima as her deputy.

Kenya U21 men's squad

Goalkeepers: Arnold Kerosi, Josephat Ondijo

Defenders: Matthias Gualire (Captain), Charles Otieno Shiundu (Vice Captain), Isaac Wanjawa, Alex Kigaro, Victor Sam

Midfielders: Fredrick Ouma, Cheboi Noel, Brian Azeze, Samuel Mbugua Mboche, Matthew Momanyi, Paul Odero

Forwards: Kabir Singh Bhamra, Mungai Gideon Mshindi, Kit Rees Garner, Hillary Angairwa, Vincent Wesonga, Nirmaan Singh Mudher

Technical Officials: Griffin Okombe, Richard Wandera, Joseph Osino, Michael Maitha, Abdallah Majuto, Richard Wandera, Joseph Osino, Michael Maitha, Abdallah Majuto

Kenya U21 Women's Team Squad

Goalkeepers: Rebecca Nasambu, Sharleane Awino

Defenders: Marion Nelima (Vice Captain), Velma Achieng, Mitchelle Sawanga, Wendy Nyongeza, Munira Makumba

Midfielders: Daughty Ranga (Ccaptain), Millicent Ayako, Dorah Jokeyo, Joyline Jeptoo, Brenda Mere, Cynthia Ouma, Irene Senoi

Forwards: Lavender Phylly, Diana Namachanija, Faith Amondi, Abigael Jelagat, Prevon Mukhongo

Technical Officials: Willis Okeyo, Rose Mbulo, Glennis Namasake, Rebecca Mueni Kaumba, Dr. Carole Akinyi Okoth