This archive report was first published on 28 August 2019.
Published on August 28, 2019, four Kenyan youngsters have been nominated to the prestigious Dream Football Academy.
The youngsters, two boys and one girl, were scouted during the annual Compassionate International sports in Voi at Taita Taveta University last week.
They will join a team of 44 Kenyans who will be enrolled for a boot camp in November for vigorous training.
Among the benefits the youngsters will get is physical training and having the opportunities to be trained by the best coaches in the world.
"I have always nurtured the dream of becoming a professional footballer from an early age. This is definitely a dream come true. I Will utilise this opportunity and showcase my talent and, who knows, this could be the next Mariga Kenya will celebrate," said 14-year-old Chidzidzingo Kombo.
"The young children have shown impressive talent. Many have the potential to play in the international arena. I am positive that some of them will end up playing in major leagues and different clubs," said Boniface Mwenda, the Dream Football Kenya Operations Manager.
