Mombasa United head coach Hamadi Said has asserted that Kenyan football surpasses Tanzanian football, despite the latter securing a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Hamadi, who previously served as a video analyst and later as assistant coach at Kinondoni Municipal Council (KMC) in Tanzania, highlighted the differences between the two countries’ football landscapes.He noted that Kenya’s playing style and structure set it apart from its East African neighbor.”The reality on the ground is different from what people are led to believe,” Hamadi told Mozzart Sport.##NAJAVA_MECA_8550004##”When I went to Tanzania, I had high expectations about their league, but apart from Simba and Yanga, there’s no football to speak of.”Football enthusiasts in both nations have debated their respective growth in the sport.Many argue that Tanzania has made significant progress, citing the consistent continental performances of Simba SC and Yanga SC.Meanwhile, Kenyan clubs often exit continental tournaments in the preliminary stages.Tanzanian fans are also known for their passionate stadium attendance, contrasting with Kenya’s sparsely populated stands during domestic league matches.These factors have fueled the perception of Tanzania’s football dominance.Mathare United on the verge of landing another shirt sponsorHowever, Hamadi insists Kenya has untapped potential. “Kenya has everything needed to make football great again. We just need to utilize what we have, and we’ll be back on the map,” he said.He also urged Kenyan teams to embrace modern football technologies, including video analysis, to stay competitive.”Football is evolving, and we cannot ignore that. Integrating video analysts and other technological advancements will help us compete better,” he emphasized.Former Shabana defender dismisses Murang’a Seal linksWhen asked why the Tanzanian Premier League garners so much attention, Hamadi pointed to financial investment. “It’s the money. If we get financial muscle, everything else will fall into place,” he remarked.On his vision for Mombasa United, Hamadi is focused on building a distinct football identity for the team.”We want to develop our own flair of football. Even if we lose, we must play good football. In a year, Mombasa United will be the talk of the town because of the playing style we are implementing,” he said confidently.##NAJAVA_MECA_8522891##Hamadi remains optimistic about Kenyan football’s future, calling for better resource utilization, technological integration, and financial support to reclaim its position on the continental stage.
