This archive report was first published on 26 July 2021.
Published on July 26, 2021, Mike Friday, a former Kenya Sevens coach, still feels a strong connection to the Kenyan team.
Friday's current team, the United States of America, defeated Kenya in their opening Olympic Games match in Tokyo on Monday.
"Kenya are big men with big hearts. I am very proud of them. I'm proud of my boys but also proud of Kenya. I think they have a big chance and opportunity in this tournament and I'm hoping both of us we can go to the next round," Friday said after the match.
Friday praised the Kenyan team's performance, saying they played with a lot of desire and talent. He also acknowledged that the match could have gone either way.
Friday, who coached the Shujaa until 2013, expressed his admiration for Kenya's current coach, Innocent Simiyu, saying he is steering the team in the right direction.
USA speedstar Carlin Isles also praised the Kenyan team, saying they are a tough and strong team that can finish strong if they get their act together.
