Despite the current football status in the country looking bleak due to the ongoing political wrangles, the future looks bright, well at least on the pitch as the country is littered with a panoply of wonder kids across the globe.Before the critics roll their sleeves to poke holes and crucify with phrases such as “they all won’t make it”, “most of them will not represent Kenya”, “we have enough local talent in the country” it is worth delving into what the young turks have achieved thus far.Tyler OnyangoUndeterred by his tender age of 18 years, the midfielder who is in the books of Everton Under 23 already has three English Premier League appearances and looks destined for many more in the coming years.🔵 #EFCU23 TEAM NEWS! 🔵🔙 Tyler Onyango returns to action for the first time since April tonight 👏Follow our live blog for updates from tonight’s #PL2 fixture 👉 https://t.co/wcN4Yu3Hsv pic.twitter.com/bE3iREc8OF— Everton (@Everton) October 18, 2021 Tyler was born to a Kenyan father, Evans Onyango and a British mother, Amy with the family having a rich history in sports as his uncles, Allan, Duncan and Patrick Onyango played for Kenya Harlequin and Kenya Sevens.The central midfielder is described as skilful, athletic, an excellent game reader and impressive stamina is still eligible to represent Kenya despite featuring for England Under 17. Thousands for lucky gamer from Ksh 10 stakeGeorge GitauNo 18-year-old Kenyan packs an impressive CV as George Gitau having featured for the junior teams of London sides Arsenal and Crystal Palance coupled up with a stint at Brighton and Hove Albion.Young defender George Gitau will join #Boro on an Academy scholarship in the summer ✍️ #UTB https://t.co/b4fyTxs3VW— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) January 8, 2020 The highly-rated right-back who is in the books of Championship side Middlesbrough is described as quick, athletic, and comfortable on the ball, which are the hallmarks of a modern fullback even Pep Guardiola can tell you that.He is yet to make an appearance for the Middlesbrough and being a right-back he can solve Harambee Stars problematic position that has struggled to be filled for a number of years now.Leo MessoThe 10-year-old youngster needs little introduction after news of him signing for record FA Cup champions Arsenal took social media by a storm back in May 2021.Arsenal have signed a 10-year-old called Leo Messo. Remember the name 🤩 (via @ChrisWheatley_) pic.twitter.com/uEgOQ3agp5— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 20, 2021 Messo’s background shares some similarities with Tyler Onyango as his father, Benson Messo was a well-known rugby player during his school days at Cardinal Otunga, Mosocho.The forward will be under the tutelage of former Arsenal skipper Per Mertesacker who is the academy coach and will hope to follow in the footsteps of first-team stars such as Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah who have all come through the youth team at Arsenal.Wilkims OchiengThe 19-year-old left-winger is in the books of Belgian giants Club Brugge and signed his first professional contract back in 2020 after impressing for the club’s junior sides.Wilkins Ochieng says #HappyMashujaaDay🇰🇪 all the way from Belgium. pic.twitter.com/I96qbxJhzs— Harambee Stars (@Harambee__Stars) October 20, 2020 Ochieng made headlines when he was called up to the Harambee Stars squad for the final 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Uganda and Rwanda but failed to make the matchday squads.He has featured for Club Brugge in the UEFA Youth League and scored in the 4-0 evisceration of French giants Paris Saint Germain back in 2019. Talented in football and music – this is the story of Enock WanyamaSilko ThomasThe right-winger is a regular at the Chelsea Under 18 side and is labelled as an attacking player who is comfortable on either wing as well as through the middle, exciting to watch, possessing good speed and agility to create goals.Goals from Jude Soonsup-Bell (4), Silko Thomas, Joe Haigh, Ben Elliott and Harvey Vale seal a BIG win for #CFCU18.Great afternoon’s work, boys! 👏 pic.twitter.com/62EyQ4wqV2— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 7, 2020 He started out his career at Carshalton Athletic and stayed there for two seasons before being spotted by a Chelsea scout who asked if he wanted to attend a summer camp and got to the Academy.He has particularly impressed in the UEFA Youth League, featuring six times, scoring once and notching up three assists and has also scored in the FA Youth Cup.Zech ObieroThe midfielder signed for Tottenham Hotspur as an eight-year-old and lasted six years at the club before being released, taking a one-year sabbatical before being signed by Leyton Orient back in 2021.Zech Obiero so far this season!🔥🥶7 Games 3(Gs) 2(As) pic.twitter.com/eYuEjsNsF8— Leyton Orient Academy (@LOFCAcademy) October 5, 2021 In an interview with the club’s official portal, Obiero described himself as, “I play Central Attacking Midfielder, and what made me want to play there is that I like to be creative on the ball, I like to make stuff happen, assist people and also goals.”The 17-year-old was a big part of the cup run, leading to the FA Youth Third Round tie away at Chelsea.Brooklyn Mwadime KazunguThe 14-year-old is in the books of Leicester City Under 15 side and turned down a chance to make the switch to London with Tottenham Hotspur instead of choosing to develop his talent at the Foxes.Young but extremely talented …Tonight on @KoinangeJeff meet 12-year old Brooklyn Mwadime Kazungu, a footballer with Kenyan roots as he shares his story with @BernardNdong about playing for a top Premier League academy in the UK #JKLive pic.twitter.com/e7H7IUAPD1— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) June 10, 2020 The midfielder who is comfortable operating on either flank noted that he is open to representing the country with England also an option having been born in Milton Keens where he started out at MK Dons.“Kenya is where all my parents were born, all my cousins are there and I really love the country but also here in England is where I got my opportunities, my education and my friends from,” said Kazungu in a past interview.There are several other Kenyan youngsters plying their trade in Europe and with a good scouting and monitoring system these players will definitely be key for the National team, Harambee Stars in the near future.
