Kenya U19 girls win Uganda to keep FIL U19 WC Tokyo-Japan #Dream2019 Alive.

Kenya U19 girls win Uganda to keep FIL U19 WC Tokyo-Japan #Dream2019 Alive.

On February 25th 2016 the Federation of International Lacrosse made it public that Kenya Lacrosse Association was the 54th member of FIL and the 2nd African nation with this certification.

Uganda vs Kenya U19 game was the first national game for Kenya under KLA.

This news created more motivation among lacrosse communities in Africa and as a result a group of Kenya lacrosse players select team participated in the girls schools championship in Kampala Uganda held in April 2016 supported by DBA Sports/Sporting Chance International.

2 on 1 Kenya Captain running past opponents.

With lessons learn't from the exposure it was perfect timing for the 13/08/2016 fixture where opportunity met preparation from the Kenya Girls lacrosse Clinic that run from 23rd-30th July 2016 in Mumias Kenya led by Storm Trentham former U19 Wales Coach and proprietor DBA Sports in the UK.

Man-to-Man CLOSE OUT MAKING.

Quick sprints and fast breaks made Kenya unbearable.

The result favored preparations of the travel team and 1-3 was the final score in a game that proved both teams still have enough gaps in closing the athleticism gap mostly keeping ball possession on the run.

Jubilant Kenyan fans together with players lift thy flag high to confirm thy determination to win away from home.

Uganda 9-2 Kenya U19 game played on the same day.

Specials thanks to;

Uganda Lacrosse Association.

Kenya Lacrosse Association.

Federation of International Lacrosse.

Lacrosse Volunteer Corps.

Kelly Insurance & Associates.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Makerere University Uganda.

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