Kenya Eyes Cecafa Glory at Amputee Football Tournament in Bujumbura

Kenya’s men’s amputee football team is set to challenge for the Cecafa title when the regional tournament kicks off this September in Bujumbura, Burundi. Organising Secretary of the Kenya Amputee Football Federation, Dismus Kuyiyi, expressed confidence that the team will improve on last year’s third-place finish behind champions Tanzania and runners-up Uganda.

“We know Tanzania will come in with the mentality to defend their title. But our boys finished third last year, just behind Uganda, and I’m confident they’ll fight hard to go all the way this time,” Kuyiyi said. He highlighted the squad’s youthful energy and hunger as key strengths, stating that the team is aiming for nothing less than a top finish.

Both the men’s and women’s amputee football teams are scheduled to report for training camp on July 1 at the Moi International Sports Centre (MISC), Kasarani. The men’s team will be coached by Clement Otieno, while Sharon Nyaoke will lead the women’s side.

“We’ve finalised team selections, with 18 players for each squad. The coaches and players are ready, and we’re set to hit camp on July 1 to sharpen up before flying out to Bujumbura,” Kuyiyi added.

Supporting the technical bench is goalkeeper coach Okatch Ochola, whose expertise is expected to strengthen the team’s defensive capabilities.

“The players selected are more than capable. With coaches Nyaoke and Otieno at the helm, and Ochola supporting, we mean business. We are ready for the task ahead,” Kuyiyi concluded.

Kenya’s determined preparations signal their strong intent to bring home the Cecafa amputee football crown this year.

Written By Rodney Mbua