Unity Cup: SA clinch Gold, Kenya misses podium finish

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South Africa advanced to win the Special Olympics trophy [Unity Cup] after edging out Kenya 3-1 on penalties in the semifinals of the event.

The hosts beat their fellow finalists Tanzania 3-2 to lift the inaugural cup to be declared winners of the three days tournament at the Phokeng, Royal Bafokeng Nation  where the even took place.

Kenya beaten

Kenya missed out on a podium finish after losing by a heavy 0-4 to Ivory Coast in a thrilling encounter preceding the finals.

Coach Vince Ombiji however blamed it on a lengthy injury list they carried from their previous semifinal game against South Africa where they lost three key players.

-We lost key players in the match against South Africa and therefore our team against Ivory Coast was weakened, said Ombiji.

The team will return on Sunday 7^th October 2012.