Kenyan football talents shine abroad as Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba updates on their progress in US and Spain academies.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has shared news about the remarkable progress of budding Kenyan footballers who have been honing their skills in academies in the United States and Spain.
These gifted fledgling players were initially scouted during the National Secondary Schools' Ball Games held at Bukhungu Stadium in August.
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Among the rising stars is Aldrine Kibet, a shining light in the tournament who earned the title of Most Valuable Player (MVP) after an outstanding performance.
With an impressive record of 25 goals and 27 assists, Kibet caught the attention of scouts and flew out of the country in September to pursue his dreams abroad.
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"We are closely tracking the progress of our boys Aldrine Kibet, Moses Wanjala, Alvin Kasavuli, and Ezekiel Nguwa at Nastic Soccer Academy (NSA) in Tarragona, Spain, and Luis Ingavi at Monteverde Academy in Orlando, Florida USA," shared Ababu.
Ababau also highlighted the government's commitment to fostering talent and providing opportunities.
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"We continue to scout and open doors of opportunity for the best sporting talents in our school and college ecosystem, establishing a sustainable talent pipeline to feed our national teams and clubs. Identifying, nurturing, and monetizing talents to support livelihoods. This is the essence of Talanta Hela," he added.
The progress of these young athletes has been exceptional, with Luis Ingavi particularly shining in Orlando.
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With the aim of harnessing and promoting Kenya's sporting excellence, the government has been actively seeking and nurturing young talents within the school and college system.
As the players continue to showcase their skills in prestigious academies abroad, they not only bring pride to themselves but also contribute to the development of football in Kenya.
By investing in talent identification and development programs like Talanta Hela, Kenya is creating a platform for young athletes to flourish and succeed in the international arena.
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