This archive report was first published on 29 November 2019.
Kenya's representatives in this year's Copa Coca-Cola Africa Cup of Nations, Serani Secondary School, are gearing up for the football tournament, which begins on Monday at the M-pesa Foundation Academy in Thika.
Having sealed their place in the championship after edging out Koyonzo 1-0 to be crowned national under-16 champions in August, the team is confident of emerging victorious.
They will battle 11 other countries for glory, including last year's champions St Anthony's Boys Kitale, who won the title in the inaugural event held in Nakuru.
Team coach Isaac Wandera expressed his team's readiness for the tough task ahead, saying, 'We have prepared well and the boys are eager to leave a mark at the big stage.'
Wandera added that they had a series of friendly matches and his charges have featured for Bandari Youth, which will be of invaluable help in their campaign.
Captain Hamisi Hamisi echoed Wandera's sentiments, saying they are determined to play in the championships' final and lift the trophy.
The team will face stiff competition in Group A, alongside Zimbabwe and Mozambique, but they are optimistic about their chances.
