Kenya could play a friendly match against a top European nation in 2024, having already played Iran, Qatar and Russia in 2023. Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has revealed a number of reasons why taking part in matches against top footballing nations will benefit the country’s football. Firat has revealed that trying to grow the country’s reputation in football is one of the reasons, considering the country is known better for athletics. “Let’s start from the beginning, the marketing of the football in the country,” Firat told Radio Jambo. “After Iran and Qatar, now we have a market in Middle East and everyone take us seriously.

Source: Daily Nation January 01, 2024 06:17 UTC