Kenya's Gwendo in American Youth Athlete of the Year Award finals
Ethan Gwendo has been named a finalist for the prestigious Youth Athlete of the Year award...
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Kenyan footballer Ethan Henry Gwendo, based in Florida, USA, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Youth Athlete of the Year award organized by Colossal. He is the only African among the five finalists vying for a Sh3.2 million ($25,000) bonus and a feature in Sports Illustrated.
- Gwendo, at just 17, aims to play for the Harambee Stars and pursue professional football, crediting his single mother and family for their immense support and sacrifice.
- The competition, which launched on July 28 and concludes in October, emphasizes perseverance, with event organizers linking it to charitable causes like the Why Not You Foundation and the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
- A feature in Sports Illustrated, via Russell Wilson's 3BRAND, would mark a significant milestone for the young athlete, who remains deeply connected to his Kenyan roots despite living in the US.
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Kenyan Footballers in International News; Harambee Stars Prepare for Qualifiers - September 2025
Kenyan footballer Ethan Henry Gwendo, based in Florida, has been named a finalist for the Youth Athlete of the Year award organized by Colossal, vying for a Sh3.2 million ($25,000) bonus. He is the only African among the five finalists. In the UK, Grimsby Town has been fined £20,000 (Sh3.4 million) by the English Football League (EFL). The fine was for fielding an ineligible player, Kenyan midfielder Clarke Oduor, during a Carabao Cup victory against Manchester United. Meanwhile, the Harambee Stars are preparing for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against The Gambia and Seychelles. Coach Benni McCarthy aims to collect points and develop the team for future tournaments despite slim qualification chances.
