Football Kenya Federation president Hussein Mohammed has explained why it is important to integrate foreign-born players into the Kenyan team for AFCON 2027. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed has insisted that the current tour of a Kenyan delegation to Europe to lure foreign-born stars to Harambee Stars is the right thing to do. AdvertisementAdvertisement“Our journey towards AFCON 2027 continues with focus and purpose,” Mohammed said through a social media post. “A delegation led by FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga together with members of the Harambee Stars technical bench headed by Coach Benni McCarthy is currently in Europe engaging eligible players as we strengthen our national team pool. “These engagements are part of our wider commitment as Football Kenya Federation to build a strong, competitive squad capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with Africa’s and the world’s best.

Source: Daily Nation March 13, 2026 13:14 UTC