Kenya’s Deputy High Commissioner to the Court of St. James in London, Joseph Warui, has announced plans to organize a friendly match between the Kenya U20 national team and Tottenham Hotspur U23.The two teams will face off in a two-legged affair, one in the United Kingdom and the other in Turkey.Warui made the announcement after meeting former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama in London on Monday. The two discussed a range of topics, including the possibility of Kenya playing Tottenham both in the UK and in Asia. However, he did not confirm whether the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) had been involved in the discussions.##NAJAVA_MECA_8507685##Wanyama who is a former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, having spent four years at the North London club was key in leading the discussions to organise the exhibition match.“We are organizing a friendly match in December between the Kenya U20 National Team and Tottenham Hotspur U23 in Turkey and the UK,” Warui said in a statement.This friendly match will come in handy for the Kenya U20 team as they prepare for next year’s U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will also serve as qualifiers for the U20 World Cup in Chile.Kenya secured a spot in the tournament after reaching the CECAFA regional finals, where they were narrowly defeated 2-1 by Tanzania. Fortunately, both teams had already qualified for the competition.Harambee Stars seek consolation win in final AFCON 2025 qualifier against NamibiaWarui also revealed that he and Wanyama had discussions about the Victor Wanyama Academy, focusing on helping Kenyan players secure opportunities in top European leagues. They are also aiming to promote Kenya as a key tourist destination.“We had a productive discussion with Mr. Victor Wanyama about partnering to promote Kenyan football and the Victor Wanyama Academy. Our conversation also included strategies to position Kenya as a leading tourist destination and create scouting opportunities for our youth in the UK, Sweden, Turkey, Spain, and Portugal,” Warui added.He also highlighted the role of Sos Lukio, CEO of Knuckleballs Football Management UK, who is leading the collaboration to scout and promote Kenyan football talent.Wanyama, currently playing for CF Montreal in Canada, is expected to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of next month.Why FKF is poised to sack coach Engin Firat
