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September 22, 2026
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Kenya handed global U-15 challenge as FIFA opens new youth pathway in Azerbaijan

Kenya handed global U-15 challenge as FIFA opens new youth pathway in Azerbaijan

Kenya’s Under-15 boys will test their emerging talent against four different football cultures after being drawn alongside Malta, Niger, North Macedonia and Panama..

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Kenya has been invited to participate in the inaugural FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, offering a new international pathway for its young players.

  • The tournament will feature an 8v8 format and run from October 22–31, 2026.
  • Kenya, coached by Patrick Nyale, will compete in Group Z alongside Malta, Niger, North Macedonia, and Panama.
  • This initiative, championed by FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger, aims to provide equal international competition opportunities for youth players worldwide.

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