Kenya Rising Stars Return Home After Early Exit From U20 AFCON CECAFA Qualifiers - September 2026

Kenya's Rising Stars U20 football team has returned home following their early exit from the U20 AFCON CECAFA Qualifiers held in Tanzania, failing to qualify for the prestigious AFCON U20 tournament. Separately, seven members of the Football Kenya Federation National Executive Committee are demanding a meeting with FKF President Hussein Mohammed to discuss the football season and proposed reforms. These developments highlight ongoing challenges in Kenya's youth football development.