Albania-based Kenyan U-20 midfielder Kevin Wangaya is determined to make his mark in European football, aspiring to play for some of the continent’s most prestigious clubs.Currently, at FK Apolonia, Wangaya recently played a key role in helping Kenya qualify for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be held in Ivory Coast, and has set his sights on top teams like Manchester United, Barcelona, and Ajax.##NAJAVA_MECA_8609494##Wangaya’s rise to prominence came late last year during the U-20 AFCON CECAFA Region qualifiers in Tanzania. His remarkable performance, including scoring four goals, helped Kenya secure a spot in the tournament. Kenya suffered a 2-1 loss to hosts Tanzania in the final but nonetheless made it to the Ivory Coast.The former Highway Secondary School and Kariobangi Sharks player has a clear vision for his career. “Everybody has to start somewhere to get anywhere, right? I think I can one day play for Manchester United. That’s my dream club,” Wangaya shared in an interview with TV 47.Kevin Wangaya has joined Kariobangi Sharks from Ligi Ndogo. He’s a former Kenya U15 player and he is some serious talent pic.twitter.com/ZUH98euhvu— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) September 20, 2022 While Manchester United is his ultimate goal, Wangaya also aspires to play for two other prestigious clubs: “I also see myself playing for Barcelona. There is Ajax too, which has excellent infrastructure. I followed them as a boy, so those three clubs are my dream destinations,” he said.Among his footballing inspirations is former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, whose influence has greatly motivated Wangaya.”What motivates me is how I used to watch Pogba when he was at Manchester United. I watched everything, including his highlights,” Wangaya explained.Stras Abroad: Joseph Okumu returns from injury in Reims defeatHis journey has been shaped by the support of his father, who played a significant role in his early development.“My father motivated me because I started playing against players much older than me at a young age. I’d wake up very early, and he’d take me to training with him. You’d find the people he’s playing with are older than me. That’s where I began adapting and realized I had this talent,” Wangaya recalled.He will be hoping to be part of the Kenya team in the Ivory Coast when the tournament gets underway in March.Tug of war: Gor Mahia star rejects move to Tanzanian club
