Africa-Press – Kenya. Harambe Stars legends Musa Otieno and Francis Onyiso will visit Kisii County on Sunday to identify talent and motivate upcoming players.
The former Harambee Stars place will grace the annual Steve Arika Super Cup at Nyanturago playground in Ibeno, Nyaribari Chache constituency. The tournament is sponsored by Arika, who is the Ibeno ward representative.
Otieno, a former national team captain, and Onyiso, a former goalkeeper, will be the main guests during the men’s final between Kabosi FC and Kerera FC. In the third-place play-off, Chirichiro FC will tussle it out with Gesere FC.
Otieno, one of the longest-serving Harambee Stars captain has confirmed that he will grace the annual event, which is aimed at identifying talent and keeping the youth away from drugs and substance abuse during the December festivities.
“I will be in Kisii to encourage and motivate upcoming players,” said Otieno, who also served as Harambee Stars assistant coach.
Onyiso, who served in the Kenya Defense Forces, was a long-serving goalkeeper for Ulinzi Stars in the FKF Premier League and was capped more than 50 times for the national team.
Sportpesa League side Shabana FC officials, led by organizing Secretary Stephen Kiama, will attend the event to scout for talent. Arika said he invited the two legends to motivate the upcoming players.
“Otieno and Onyiso are some of the best players the country has produced. Their presence in Kisii will inspire young talents,” noted Arika. He said holiday tournaments are key in identifying and exposing players.
“Sports is currently one of the highest-paying careers. We must make deliberate efforts to nurture talent from a young age. I want to see players from this tournament playing for Shabana and even the national team. Next year, this tournament will be even bigger and better,” said Arika.
The top four teams will receive cash and other awards. The 10 participating teams received playing kits and balls from the sponsor.
