Hussein: Long-term investment key to football success

Speaking in Cairo after the Rising Stars exited the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations (AFCON), Hussein urged Kenyans to be patient, assuring them that efforts to revive the country’s football glory would not slow down.

“Investment in football is one of the key lessons we’re taking from this tournament,” he said. “With proper planning, we believe we can eventually reach the level of the top teams.”

Despite Kenya's early exit, Hussein praised the Rising Stars for their debut performance at the U-20 AFCON, where they bowed out in the group stage.

“Morocco, for example, has nearly 20 players competing professionally; that’s the level we’re aiming for,” he added. “We hope some of our boys will secure good club opportunities after this exposure.”

Kenya earned just one point in Group B after a 2-2 draw with Nigeria in their final match, having lost 3-2 to Morocco and 3-1 to Tunisia.