Kenya U20 captain Amos Wanjala has sent a rallying message to fans, calling for support and belief in the team ahead of the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsRising Stars will compete in the U20 AFCON after qualifying as one of the two teams from the CECAFA region alongside neighbours, Tanzania.The team arrived in Egypt, the host country on Monday 21 April 2025 from where they will be finalizing their preparations before the tournament kicks off on Sunday 27 April 2025.The Rising Stars played out a 2-2 draw with Ghana U20 in a friendly match in Egypt. Goals from Lawrence Ouma and Hassan Beja sealed a solid test as the boys gear up for the AFCON U20 tournament.#RisingStars #AFCONU20 pic.twitter.com/gbIXDIsxHt— Harambee Stars (@Harambee__Stars) April 24, 2025 Kenya will play their first match on Thursday, 1 May 2025 – a clash with Morocco. Speaking from their training base in Egypt, Wanjala had a message to Kenyans.“To Kenyans and all the fans supporting us, I just want to say—be confident in us. Expect a good performance, a strong display, and above all, enjoy what you will see when the competition begins,” said Wanjala.The captain reiterated the ambitions of the team, reaching the semi-finals, which guarantees them a place in the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile from 27 September to 19 October.”Most of the time, when I am with my teammates, I like to remind them of why we are here. We are here to qualify for the World Cup and to try and become champions of AFCON. That means a lot to us,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8883731##The center back who turned 19 in March has been the captain of the squad from their U 17 days, also shared part of the responsibilities on his shoulders.“As a leader, I feel it is very important to make sure my teammates stay concentrated. We all know our mission, and we just need to keep focusing day by day, match by match,” he went on. Further, the Spanish side AC Torrellano player reported that the team is adapting well to the weather in Cairo, Egypt.Benni McCarthy’s shadow looms large as Rising Stars eye World Cup spot at U-20 AFCONHe went on, “Despite coming here and having to adjust to a different weather and a completely new environment, it has been good for us. It’s helping us bond and gel as a team, which is crucial for the competition ahead.”Kenya is in Pool B alongside Morocco, Tunisia, and Nigeria.
