MacDonald Mariga and Victor Wanyama’s younger sister Mercy has made history by becoming the first ever Kenyan player to sign for a professional team in Spain, joining top basketball side side Adba Aviles.
The former Equity Hawks and Storms center was officially introduced to the team on Wednesday having started training with them on Monday.
According to Spanish portal elcomercio.es, Wanyama joined Adba under the recommendation of the Duran Liga Ensino head coach where she had been on trial from last November. Having not been considered by the club, they recommended her to Adba.
MERCY WANYAMA, THE 1ST KENYAN TO PLAY SPANISH BASKETBALL:
Kenyan Basketballer Mercy Wanyama, who played for Panthers & Storms becomes the 1st Kenyan basketball player to sign a pro contract in the Spanish Basketball League after joining Inmobiliaria Victor Antuna ADBA Aviles . pic.twitter.com/Y4s73QjUYi— 🇰🇪Cynthia Wanyama🇰🇪 (@CYNTHIA_WANYAMA) March 6, 2019
“I wanted to play in Spain. My brother McDonald spoke very well of Asturias and I am very excited about this opportunity. I want to try European basketball and I hope to give my best,” Mercy is quoted as saying by elcomercio.es