President William Ruto encouraged the national under-20 football team to perform well during their Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign. He handed over the Kenyan flag at State House as team members prepared for upcoming matches. The president addressed the captain directly during the ceremony. He promised to attend the finals if the team qualified through their upcoming games. Ruto used both English and Swahili when motivating the players to give everything during the competition.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya attended, along with Football Kenya Federation officials, including President Hussein Mohammed and Vice President McDonald Mariga. Ruto asked federation leaders to keep him updated about the team's progress throughout their campaign. He challenged football administrators to achieve results similar to those seen in Kenyan athletics. The government plans to improve sports facilities across the country for youth development. Kenya faces tough competition in Group B against Nigeria, Morocco, and Tunisia during the tournament.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya attended, along with Football Kenya Federation officials, including President Hussein Mohammed and Vice President McDonald Mariga. Ruto asked federation leaders to keep him updated about the team's progress throughout their campaign. He challenged football administrators to achieve results similar to those seen in Kenyan athletics. The government plans to improve sports facilities across the country for youth development. Kenya faces tough competition in Group B against Nigeria, Morocco, and Tunisia during the tournament.
