World football governing body FIFA has donated 35 footballs to the Cerebral Palsy Football Kenya Federation (CPFKF) as the team intensifies preparations for the Intercontinental Cup set to take place in Birmingham, UK, from Friday, 15 to Sunday, 24 August 2025.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe equipment was officially handed over on Thursday at Parklands Sports Club in Nairobi. Speaking during the presentation, FIFA Diversity and Anti-Discrimination project manager Terry Ouko emphasised the importance of inclusivity in football, especially for countries in the global south.##NAJAVA_MECA_8954433##“FIFA recently launched a Disability Football Toolkit aimed at making football accessible to everyone. Our goal is to ensure that persons with disabilities can participate in the sport, whether recreationally or professionally. That’s why I chose to launch this initiative at home with CPFKF. It will go a long way in supporting their preparations for the championship in Birmingham.” Ouko, a former Harambee Starlets skipper, said.She was joined by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) administrative manager, who is also a former Harambee Starlets striker, Neddy Atieno and Rael Kamanda from the Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (KEFWA), who echoed the importance of supporting inclusive sports.BREAKING: Michael Olunga leaves Qatari moneybags Al Duhail after 4 yearsCPFKF President Lydia Iregi expressed her gratitude for FIFA’s support, noting that the donation marks a significant step toward the team’s competitive readiness.“With this equipment, our players can now train seriously as we prepare for the Birmingham tournament, which also serves as a qualifier for the 2026 Cerebral Palsy Football World Cup in Spain. This is not just about competition—it’s about placing Kenya on the global cerebral palsy football map and unearthing hidden talent among people living with cerebral palsy,” said Iregi.Seven big names overlooked in Harambee Stars squad for Chad friendlyThe national team, under the leadership of head coach Willis Odhiambo, will ramp up training in the coming weeks. Odhiambo is expected to announce the final men’s and women’s squads by mid-July.
