Soccer fraternity stakeholders have been urged to heavily invest in youth soccer programs as one way of developing football in the country. The National Under-17 soccer team manager Nick Yakhama reiterated that it was only through well-structured youth programs that the country will remain on the football map and dominate the region and continent. “We need to borrow a leaf from our brothers in West Africa who have dominated football in Africa for decades by establishing youth structures that are well managed by professionals. “I have reached out to some partners from Kakamega County who have shown interest in investing in youth soccer. The Vihiga United technical directed lauded Fred Ikana, who through his Ikana Maendeleo Initiative, has come out support youth programs in Kakamega County.

Source: The Star April 15, 2020 01:52 UTC