Harambee Stars interim coach Francis Kimanzi - Photo Courtesy FKF Media.
Harambee Stars interim coach Francis Kimanzi has discussed the importance of the Mapinduzi Cup scheduled to take place from 3rd to 13th January 2025 in Zanzibar.
Kenya landed an invitation to take part in the tournament as part of their preparations for the 2024 Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) tournament that they will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
Kimanzi, who was appointed following the departure of Engin Firat, has already named a 37-man provisional squad for the tournament. Kimanzi has emphasized on the team’s focus on building a strong foundation for both the Mapinduzi Cup and the CHAN.
“Today was our first session with quite a large squad. The goal is to test all the players, and we managed to do that while introducing some tactics. Everyone will get a chance to show what they can do as we start building the team. While the focus is on the Mapinduzi Cup, the ultimate goal is to prepare a strong squad for CHAN,” said Kimanzi.
Defender Charles Momanyi, who features for Tusker in the FKF Premier League said: “We had a great first training session, and the players are highly motivated. With such a large squad, everyone is eager to prove themselves. the Mapinduzi Cup is crucial in our preparation for CHAN, making this tournament very important for us.”
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