Everton man Tyler Onyango speaks on prospects of playing for Kenya

Kenya national team Harambee Stars prospect Tyler Onyango has discussed his desire to play for the team in the future.

The 22-year-old Onyango, who plays as a central midfielder, centre-back or right-back is currently playing for Stockport County on loan from Premier League club Everton.

Onyango was born in England to a Kenyan father and English mother. This makes him eligible to play for either Kenya or England national team. He is a youth international for England at under-17 level.

“I love African football. There are so many great African players in the Premier League, and I want to be one of them — playing for Kenya, making a name, and making the fans proud,” the 22-year-old said in an interview with ‘Added Time Podcast’, by British journalist Aln Myers, which aired on Citizen TV.

“Kenyans are amazing supporters of their national teams. I would love to be part of that journey and give them joy through football.”

‘Benni McCarthy is a coach I admire’

On the prospects of working with Kenya coach Benni McCarthy, he said: “Benni is a coach I admire. His experience is top-level, and it would be a dream to play under someone like him.”

Onyango made his first-team debut for Everton when he came off of the bench to replace André Gomes in the 85th minute of an FA Cup fourth round victory over Sheffield Wednesday.

In 2021, Onyango made his Premier League debut as a substitute in the final minute of a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, going on to make a further two league appearances in the 2021-22 season as Everton narrowly avoided relegation.

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