Kenya U18 coach Salim Babu will be in charge of the Kenya U20 team that will travel to Malawi for a four-nation tournament during the international break, Mozzart Sport can report.Babu led the Junior Stars to a second-place finish during the CECAFA U18 Championship held in Kenya in December 2023 and was hailed for the attractive football that the team played throughout the tournament. He has now been handed a chance to lead an age-group team for the tournament set to be played in Malawi.##NAJAVA_MECA_7939287##The soft-spoken tactician also doubles up as the Kenya Police FC head coach. He is yet to taste defeat since he was named as the law enforcers’ coach at the start of the year, and he has since stabilized what was an inconsistent Police team.Kenya is set to play Zimbabwe, Zambia, and hosts Malawi in a four-nations tournament during the March international break. The senior team, Harambee Stars, will also be in action against the senior sides of the four nations, with all the countries preparing themselves for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers that will resume in June.Babu’s appointment is an indicator that the players who turned out for the U18 team could form a bulk of the U20 team, which is set to be named anytime soon. The team will hit camp this coming week to prepare themselves for the championship. “Additionally, a concurrent youth tournament for our U20 national teams will take place during the same period. By bringing together the best young players from across our countries, this U20 tournament will aid in developing and exposing elite youth talent while preparing teams for the upcoming 2024 AFCON Under-20 qualifiers later this year,” read a statement released by FKF a fortnight ago.“Our four nations are committed to collaborating to advance football development and transformation across the region. We believe hosting these joint tournaments will build camaraderie among our nations, provide high-level competition for our players, and elevate youth football programs across Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.”Injured Homeboyz defender longing for recovery, club debut
