Youngsters continue to play with hope of talent not going to waste

It might sound like a dream that will never come true, but for Young Talents Soccer Academy goalkeeper Ben Somba, his ambition is to one day play for Arsenal in the English Premier League...

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Young footballers in Nakuru are showcasing immense talent at the Rausha Kipaji Cup, dreaming of professional careers despite concerns about national team selection fairness.

Youngsters like 10-year-old goalkeeper Ben Somba aspire to play for clubs like Arsenal, while Catherine Akinyi aims for the national team, Harambee Starlets.
Several academy coaches claim national selectors overlook talent from academies not registered with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).
The Rausha Kipaji Cup, in its seventh edition, highlighted many emerging talents, yet only three of Nakuru's seven academies are registered with the FKF.

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