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Kenyans fall to Nigerians in Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III

Nigeria's Barakat Quadre and Adesuwa Osabuohien in their double match against Roselind Asumwa and Angela Okutoyi during the 62nd Edition of Billie Jean King Cup Group III Africa tournament at Nairobi Club on Thursday, June 13, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Thursday was a tough day in the office for Kenyans as they succumbed to a 2-1 loss to Nigeria in their best of three match of the ongoing Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III at Nairobi Club.

Having lost to Nigeria last year in the same competition, Kenyans once again failed to break the West Africans despite fighting tooth and nail in a must win doubles encounter. The loss dented Kenya's impressive run and dimmed their hopes of securing a promotion to Group II.

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