Kenya Baseball5 team lands in Mexico with World Cup title in mind

The team, made up of eight players, has spent the past month in residential training at Africa Nazarene University, fine-tuning their skills and building strong team chemistry. 

Spirits are high with the players expressing confidence in their ability to compete against the world’s best.

"This is more than a game—it’s history in the making,” said Titus Mutwiri, President of the Baseball Federation of Kenya.

“To see our flag flying at this level, for the first time in a global youth Baseball5 event, is a moment of immense pride. These young athletes are trailblazers, and they carry with them the dreams of a nation.” 

Kenya’s journey at the global event begins with a tough opener against top-seeded Cuba. 

The team will then face off against South Korea, before rounding out their group stage matches with a crucial game against Spain.

Despite the tough draw, the mood within the Kenyan camp remains upbeat.

“We know we’re facing seasoned teams, but we’re not here to be spectators,” said Head Coach Joel Wangicho. “The boys have trained tirelessly, and we’ve focused on sharpening both our technical and mental game. We may be new to the global scene, but we came prepared to compete.”

This tournament marks Kenya’s first-ever appearance at the Baseball5 Youth World Cup, and the squad is not just here to participate they are here to compete. 

The team’s training camp focused heavily on agility, tactical awareness, and building strong chemistry an essential ingredient in the fast-paced, mixed-gender game of Baseball5.

Leading the team on the court is Captain Peter Okinyi, who radiated confidence ahead of their opening match.

“We’ve worked for this moment, and we’re ready to leave everything on the court,” said Okinyi. “Wearing the Kenyan jersey and hearing our anthem play in Mexico it’s something I’ll never forget. We are here to show that Kenya belongs on this stage.”

The tournament represents a breakthrough moment for Baseball5 in Kenya a sport still in its developmental stages but rapidly gaining popularity, especially among the youth and now included in the CBET curriculum for senior school in Kenya.

The Federation officials hope this international exposure will fuel further investment and grassroots development.

With months of preparation behind them and the nation’s hopes on their shoulders, the young team is aiming to make a powerful statement on the international stage.