Young Lionesses maul Fiji as Richard makes triathlon history

Kenyan girls fought gallantly against the wounded Fijians who were fighting for survival after launching their campaign with a heavy 21-4 defeat to China.

Kenya’s Young Lionesses held their nerves to beat Fiji 12-9 and in the opening Group A basketball 3x3 match at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Friday.

Captain Brenda Ochieng led from the front as she anchored Kenyans to victory with six points in a tightly contested match that could have gone either way.

Keen to salvage their campaign following the game one loss, the Fijians fought tooth and nail but their efforts could see them get into foul trouble.

They, however, put on a spirited fight and seemed to be in control of the game as they led 9-6 with less than three minutes to play.

With a quarter-final slot at stake, the Kenyan quartet of Ochieng, Scholasticah Amuhaya, Chelsea Onamu and Vivian Moraa awakened their fighting spirits to rally from behind and secure victory.

The Young Lionesses were set to play China last evening in their last pool match.

Source: The Standard Sports