FKF president speaks after Di Maria leaves Kenya Under 17 in shambles at World Cup

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 23, 2026 – Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed has conceded that the country has a lot of catching up to do as far as youth development is concerned. Speaking in the aftermath of Kenya’s 6-1 humbling by the United States at the ongoing Fifa Under 17 World Cup in Morocco, the president admitted that the panacea to becoming a powerhouse is focused leadership, patience and commitment. Maddie Di Maria celebrates with her teammates after the match. PHOTO/FIFA WORLD CUP “In order to catch up with the leading football countries in the world, we must d...

Speaking in the aftermath of Kenya’s 6-1 humbling by the United States at the ongoing Fifa Under 17 World Cup in Morocco, the president admitted that the panacea to becoming a powerhouse is focused leadership, patience and committment.

“In order to catch up with the leading football countries in the world, we must deliberately invest in youth structures, coaching capacity and individual talent development. It requires focused leadership, patience and commitment. We shall get there,” the supremo said.

Source: Capital FM Sports