Former AFC Leopards midfielder Okwemba calls for generational change in Harambee Stars

Former AFC Leopards Captain Charles Okwemba now says it’s time to have a generational change in the national soccer team Harambee Stars.

Speaking to Citizen Digital, Okwemba said upcoming players in the junior teams need to be promoted in the senior team for them to get more exposure and the experience needed for the development.

“There is a big problem with the senior team; it's time for some change; I feel the team can better with the smooth transition of junior players…as you can see the junior teams are performing better in their respective categories,” said Okwemba.

Stars failed to qualify for next year’s Africa Cup Of Nations after they drew 1-1 with Zimbabwe on Friday and the former international believes it’s time to start a new project ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations where Kenya will be co-hosts alongside Uganda and Tanzania.

 “I think there is enough time now to build a good team for the 2027 tournament,” he said. “We have enough time to get the right project that will see our pride of football being restored,”added Okwemba.

He at the same time wants delegates to vote for the 'right leaders who have the best interest of Kenyan football at their heart' ahead of the upcoming FKF presidential elections set for December 7.

 “The delegates have the responsibility of electing good leaders for the top job to make sure that football in this country heads to the right direction. Next month is make or break for Kenyan football; they need to be responsible of what they are doing,” stated the former midfielder.