Kenya U20 winger Ezekiah Omuri has highlighted two key benefits of the team’s participation in the upcoming 2025 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Kenya will be competing in the biennial continental tournament for the first time ever, having qualified as one of the two representatives from the CECAFA region alongside Tanzania.##NAJAVA_MECA_8831637##Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News!!!The Rising Stars have been in camp for over two weeks in a bid to sharpen their skills and give the technical bench an opportunity to observe and select the best players for the task ahead.Speaking to FKF Media after the team’s 1-1 draw against Kariobangi Sharks in a friendly match on Thursday, 3 April 2025, Omuri shared two key reasons why the tournament is important.“It will be a great achievement to make it to the final squad because it’s an opportunity everyone is looking for. With the possibility of a World Cup slot and a broader platform to showcase our talents, it makes it even better,” said Omuri.Kenyan grandmothers wrap South African tournament with win over French sideThe Shabana FC winger expressed confidence in the team’s preparations, noting the high level of competition within the squad.“Training has been good. We’ve prepared well, the boys are sharp, and the competition for places is strong, which puts the team in a good position,” he noted.The 18-year-old has been in fine form for the Glamour Boys in the league, especially since the departure of Mathew Tegisi to Tanzania. However, he acknowledges that there is a pool of equally talented wingers in the squad who are all eager to impress and earn a spot in the final selection.Odhiambo tells Bandari players to “enjoy the music” at Gusii Stadium on Sunday“Of course, there are many wingers in the team, and everyone is working hard. It’s up to the coaches to decide who makes the AFCON squad and who plays. Everybody is up to the task,” he added.Following Ivory Coast’s withdrawal as hosts, the tournament will now be held in Egypt from Saturday, 26 April 2025, to Sunday, 18 May 2025.STARS ABROAD: Olunga clocks full minutes in Al Duhail’s heavy defeat
