Kenyan football is on the rise, with a new generation of young players emerging as potential stars of the future.
In recent years, several Kenyan kids have been scouted and signed by some of the biggest football academies in Europe, giving them the opportunity to develop their skills and potentially make it to the highest level of professional football.
What is particularly exciting is that many of these young players are still under 10 years old, showing that Kenya has a wealth of young talent waiting to be discovered. Here, we take a look at 10 Kenyan wonderkids under the age of 10 who are already making a name for themselves in big European academies.
Kenya’s future Wonder Kids
Ndegwa Kun’gu
10-year old Kenyan-Canadian kid Ndegwa Kun’gu has been invited for trials in the Real Madrid Academy in June
Lucas Onyango
Lucas Onyango, has played a role in securing the future of Kenyans after he signed for EPL top club Manchester City.
Lucas Onyango joined the Under 9 year old academy where he is set to begin his career in football.
Manchester City Academy is one of the most coveted football schools in England and across the world.
KUDOS
Our son Aymen Lucas Onyango is now officially a Manchester City player after signing for the Under 9’s. In my life I have never been this proud and this boy has worked hard to get here. The journey begins now has he progresses through the academy. We are all over the moon
Jeremy Otieno
The 14-year old Kenyan forward currently plays for the youth team of Italian club AC Milan. He is considered one of the top young talents in Kenyan football and has been praised for his skill and technique.
Luqman Wehelie
The 14-year old Kenyan midfielder currently plays for the youth team of Spanish club Atletico Madrid. He was scouted by Atletico Madrid during a tournament in Spain and has impressed with his speed and ball control.
Eliud Mwangi
The 13-year old Kenyan forward currently plays for the youth team of German club Borussia Dortmund. He was scouted by Borussia Dortmund during a tournament in Tanzania and has been praised for his vision and finishing ability.
Njenga Mungai
The 14-year old Kenyan midfielder currently plays for the youth team of Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. He was scouted by PSV Eindhoven during a tournament in Belgium and has been praised for his passing and dribbling skills.
