Kedogo charts Glasgow path for senior women’s 3x3 side

Kenya’s senior women’s 3×3 basketball team now has clear competitive targets as they prepare for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

Twelve women’s teams will compete in the fast-paced half-court format on July 24–29 at the SEC Centre.

Head coach Evelyn Kedogo outlined that the team’s plans are sharply focused on international competition and recent tournament outcomes that build confidence and rankings ahead of Glasgow.

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The team’s most recent notable performance came at the FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup 2025 in Antananarivo, Madagascar, where Kenya competed fiercely against continental rivals. The third-place game against Rwanda demonstrated Kenya’s capacity to contest for podium positions, signalling sustained competitiveness on the African circuit.

Earlier, in December 2025, Kenya secured significant wins at the Africa Cup, including a 21–13 victory over Comoros in which Maryann Wanjiku scored nine points while Mashar Ooko dominated the boards, and a second win against Botswana that highlighted Kenya’s physical presence.

Kedogo referenced these outcomes as part of the team’s momentum.

“Those wins show we can mix it with the best in Africa. Now it’s about translating that into consistent performance on the Commonwealth stage,” she said, noting that physicality and transition play will be key against nations such as Australia and New Zealand.

The Glasgow tournament expands the women’s 3×3 draw from eight teams in Birmingham 2022 to 12 in 2026.

Kenya will join Australia, Cayman Islands, Fiji, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Singapore, Tonga, Uganda, and one European qualifier yet to be confirmed.

Kedogo also highlighted the team’s historic FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup title in Cairo, where Kenya defeated Egypt 21–20 in a thrilling final to clinch gold. She described that victory as a defining confidence booster, especially given the added intensity of the Olympic pathway.

“Our plans now include targeted participation in FIBA 3×3 circuit events,” she said, confirming that Kenya will enter designated FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series stops in May and beyond to sharpen their competitive edge under conditions that mirror Commonwealth pressure.

These Series events also contribute to global ranking points, which are increasingly important for seeding and performance benchmarks.

Kedogo emphasised that readiness for Glasgow 2026 requires combining tactical evolution with player roles that have already delivered results.

“We’re not just preparing physically; we are tuning our offensive sets and defensive rotations to match the variety of styles we will face at the Games,” she said.

With the official schedule listing group and knockout phases over six days, including quarter-finals and medal matches on 29 July, Kenya’s roadmap emphasises resilience and adaptability.

The federation is expected to confirm the final roster and detailed itinerary of international competitions later this month, giving Kedogo’s team the competitive exposure and strategic feedback necessary ahead of their Glasgow campaign.