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FIFA instructor Bob Oyugi has praised the inclusion of young players in Kenya's CHAN squad and urged coach Benni McCarthy to enlist successful local tacticians to strengthen the technical bench.
Veteran coach and FIFA instructor Bob Oyugi has welcomed the inclusion of young players in Harambee Stars squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), saying it marks a positive step toward building a formidable national team for the future.
Oyugi, who has been part of Kenyan football's technical evolution for decades, believes that the squad named by head coach Benni McCarthy recently for the August tournament blends youthful talent and experienced heads, a combination he believes is capable of producing a competitive first eleven.
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According to Oyugi, many of the players selected for CHAN earned their call-ups through hard work and performance in the domestic league.
"The squad is complemented with both senior and young players, and most of the players included have shown on merit they deserve. What I’m sure of is that we can have a strong first 11 from this team because many of them are performers," he said as quoted by Nation Sports.
He added that a good showing at CHAN could be the launchpad for bigger opportunities for the young talents, both locally and abroad.
Oyugi emphasized that the experience gained in such a tournament will help develop their confidence and maturity, key traits for the long-term stability of the Harambee Stars.
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While lauding the current set-up, Oyugi also urged head coach McCarthy to consider tapping into local coaching experience by incorporating successful FKF Premier League tacticians into his technical bench.
He singled out Kakamega Homeboyz’s Francis Baraza and Nairobi City Stars’ Nicholas Muyoti as coaches who have proven their tactical abilities in the league and could offer valuable insights to the national team.
“This CHAN is okay, but the advisers of McCarthy should include Francis Baraza and Nicholas Muyoti because they have performed well in the league, they are open and free,” said Oyugi.
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Drawing from history, he recalled the success of former national team coach Reinhard Fabisch, who included local assistants Bob Ogolla and Twahir Muhhidin in his technical team, a move that helped Kenya beat highly-ranked opponents.
Oyugi believes such collaboration and loyalty among the coaching staff will be key to helping Kenya not only put up a fight in the CHAN tournament but also lay the foundation for future national team successes.
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