Manangoi and Jebitok to lead Kenyans in Ivory Coast

Edward Zakayo Pungua during the Africa U20 trials at Kasarani Stadium on Friday, March 22, 2019. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

World Under-20 1,500m champion George Manangoi and Ednah Jebitok will lead a legion of Kenyan athletes to the 14th edition Africa Under-18 and Under-20 Athletics Championships in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, from April 22-28.

Yesterday, Athletics Kenya picked the team after two-day high adrenaline double trials at Kasarani Stadium where 45 athletes secured tickets to the continental showpiece.