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Mahabila takes Kenya's medal tally to three in Tunisia

Kenya's wrestler Mathayo Mahabila (left) and Tunisia's Khaireddine Ben Tlili in action during their match at the Africa Beach Games in Hammamet, Tunisia. [NOC-K Media]

Wrestler Mathayo Mahabila has taken Kenya's tally of medals at the Africa Beach Games in Hammamet, Tunisia to three after clinching bronze in the men's 80kg category.

Mahabila beat Tunisia's Khaireddine Ben Tlili 4-2 to win the bronze after dropping to the third and fourth play-off following defeat to Senegal's Ngor Niakhe in the semis.

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