Kenya has enough football talent; spot and nurture it early

Kenya U20 midfielder Aldrine Kibet is now a Celta Vigo player. [Canteira Celeste]

Aldrine Kibet, who was reportedly denied an opportunity to join St Peter's Mumias High School football team because of his small size, was picked by St Anthony's Kitale, which saw a raw talent wrapped in quiet determination, and nurtured him.

He scored both goals in the national final in the 2023 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association games, with his remarkable 25 goals and 27 assists throughout the season, earning him the Golden Boot and the competition's Most Valuable Player.