El Bakkali can’t wait to race as he jets in for Kip Keino Classic

Kenya's Conseslus Kipruto (R) celebrates as he beats Morocco's Soufiane Elbakkali to the finish in the final of the men's 3,000m steeplechase athletics event at the 2017 IAAF World Championships at the London Stadium in London on August 8, 2017. / AFP PHOTO

Expect a scintillating show on Saturday as Nairobi prepares to host some the world’s top athletes in the second edition of Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani.

This week, a galaxy of athletics stars from across the world will be jetting into the country for the epic clash. Yesterday, Soufiane El Bakkali of Morocco - the man who ended Kenya’s dominance in the 3000m steeplechase at the Tokyo Olympics, arrived in Nairobi for Continental Tour.