This archive report was first published on 23 December 2019.
As the year comes to a close, it's clear that Kenyan football is in dire need of a wake-up call. The Harambee Stars' recent performance in the Cecafa Cup is a stark reminder of the sport's decline.
According to the author, the problem lies in the management and direction of Kenyan football. The sport has been plagued by corruption and mismanagement, leading to a lack of investment in the game.
The author recalls the good old days of Kenyan football, when players like Marshall Mulwa and Bernard Zgoll were household names. However, these nostalgic tales only serve to highlight the current state of the sport.
The author argues that the players of today are not being fairly compensated for their talents, and are often left to fend for themselves. This is a far cry from the days when players were employed by parastatals and were well taken care of.
The recent 4-0 defeat to Eritrea in the Cecafa Cup was a bitter pill to swallow for many Kenyans. Some have even gone so far as to accuse the team of 'selling' the match, a claim that the author finds particularly galling.
As the author so eloquently puts it, 'Our game is down due to suspicious management. Please understand why we quarrel here day in day out.' It's clear that the author is passionate about seeing Kenyan football rise to the top, and is willing to speak truth to power to make it happen.
