Football fans from around the world, whether in stadiums or watching on television and digital platforms, came together to witness one of the most iconic fixtures in world football—the El Clasico.On Sunday, 12th January 2025, Barcelona and Real Madrid squared off in the Spanish Super Cup, with Barcelona triumphing 5-2 over their arch-rivals, securing their first trophy of the season. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8624462##Despite an early 5th-minute goal from Kylian Mbappé, Barcelona staged an impressive comeback, scoring five goals through young sensation Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Alejandro Balde, and another from Raphinha. Rodrygo managed to pull one back for Real Madrid, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Catalans from claiming victory.What stood out even more for Kenyan viewers was the pride in knowing that three Kenyans were behind the cameras, playing key roles in bringing the game to the world.Edward Dindi, an engineer, Josephat Mwangi, and Moses Muchiri, both camera operators, were part of the crew responsible for broadcasting the match.These three are among the many Kenyan sports camera operators currently working in the Gulf, providing their expertise in broadcasting major sporting events. Their migration to the region highlights the limited opportunities and challenging working conditions in Kenya’s sports production industry, particularly in football. The dire state of the game, poor infrastructure, and the search for better prospects have driven many skilled professionals abroad.New dates for the Mozzart Bet Cup due to the CHAN scheduleBefore venturing internationally, the trio had been part of the crew producing the FKF Premier League and other sports events in Kenya, working with companies like SuperSport and Media Pro.While it is commendable to see Kenyans excelling on the global stage, it also underscores the country’s potential in producing world-class sports broadcasts. However, the lack of local opportunities, driven by poor governance in sports federations, particularly the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), has forced talented professionals to seek better environments abroad.It is now imperative for FKF, under the leadership of Hussein Mohamed, to take urgent steps to improve football governance and create a conducive environment for both partners and professionals, ensuring that the country’s talent is retained and put to good use to elevate Kenyan football.CHAN Organising Committee chairman sets target for Harambee Stars
