Mercy Wanyama

Mercy Wayama is a Kenyan basketball player.[1] She currently plays professionally in Spain.[2][3]

Early years and education

Mercy Wanyama was born in 1992. She is a Langata High School alumnus.[4]

Career

Wanyama represented Kenya Basketball Federation's Women premier league, and has played for the Equity Hawks from 2016 until 2018, when she joined MTM Storms.[2] In 2018, she signed for ADBA Avilés, a Spanish team.[1][5]

Personal life

She is the younger sibling of Harambee stars captain Victor Wanyama, and ex-international McDonald Mariga; their father is a former AFC Leopard player.[4]

References
  1. "History-girl Mercy Wanyama joins Spanish basketball team". Daily Nation. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
  2. pm, Eddy Mwanza on 6 March 2019-3:15. "Kenyan Lady Makes History After Signing for Spanish Team". Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
  3. "Mercy Wanyama Archives". Daily Active. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
  4. Kakah, Maureen (2019-03-07). "Kenya: Record-Breaking Wanyama Joins Spanish Side". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
  5. "History Made as Mercy Wanyama Joins Spanish Basketball Team". Retrieved 2020-08-01.
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