While your child is young, between the ages of 7 and 11, encourage their passion by signing them up to football academies. This is the best way to prepare them for a future playing pro football.
Kenya has produced world class talents like Dennis Oliech, Victor Wanyama and his younger brothers McDonald Mariga and Michael Olunga who play for elite football teams in Europe.
Football is the most popular and lucrative sport in the world and it has immense benefits for kids who choose it as a pastime: it's great exercise, encourages teamwork, Improves hand-eye coordination and fosters social skills.
If you'd like your child to train with the best, enroll them in Kenya's premier Kids' Football club. Ligi Ndogo.
Location: Ligi Ndogo grounds along Ngong Road next to the RFUEA Rugby grounds
Open: 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday
Training hours: 2-3 hours
Notable alumni: John Guidetti (Deportivo Alavés, Spain/Sweden international) and Ayub Masika (Kenya international)
They're currently recruiting for their elite super camp with coaches affiliated with Supercoach flying in from Sweden to train football prodigies from 12th to 16th of April 2021. The camp is designed to offer Scouting opportunities in Europe and is open for boys and girls aged between 7-18 years.
Sign up here