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June 9, 2026
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47 teams enough for Kenya's football glory

47 teams enough for Kenya's football glory

Kenya has abundant football talent, just as it has athletic talent, but lacks the systems, infrastructure, leadership, and investment needed to nurture and develop players from the grassroots level...

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The article proposes establishing a nationwide football league with 47 clubs, one for each county, as a pathway to unlocking Kenya's football potential, drawing parallels to the success of its athletics programs.

  • Proposed structure: A Kenya Premier League featuring 47 county clubs.
  • Key figures: Sports administrators, county governors, and former football stars like Dennis Oliech and Victor Wanyama.
  • Funding mechanism: A 20 per cent levy on net betting revenues to create a County Football Infrastructure Fund.

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