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The FK Vojvodina Novi Sad defender has urged the coaching staff and federation to act decisively now to ensure Kenya is fully prepared for AFCON 2027.
Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje has issued a strong call to action, urging the Football Kenya Federation, Benni McCarthy and the technical bench to treat its co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as a serious competitive mission that requires immediate and structured preparation.
Collins Sichenje argues that Kenya's credibility on the continental stage will be defined by its readiness, not by rhetoric.
The tournament, set to be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, offers a rare opportunity for East Africa to take the spotlight, and the centre-back insists the nation cannot afford to take that stage lightly.
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While acknowledging past disappointments, such as a humbling defeat to Senegal, Collins Sichenje is adamant that the focus must shift to the future.
"That is not where our focus should be. The past is painful, yes, but it is not our future," he stated as quoted by The Star. "AFCON 2027 will not judge us by old wounds. It will judge us by our preparation."
The Harambee Stars defender’s perspective is pragmatic, emphasising the need to be competitive rather than just participants.
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"We will be facing strong teams. We can't approach that casually. We must prepare with the intention to compete, not merely to appear," he added.
Collins Sichenje: AFCON is Not Chaos
Collins Sichenje believes Kenya possesses untapped potential, with talent emerging both locally and abroad. However, he identifies a critical missing element. The defender also highlighted the need for tactical clarity and a distinct playing style.
"AFCON is not chaos. It rewards organisation, defensive intelligence, and game management. We need an identity that is recognisable, not improvised. We need automatisms, patterns of play we can rely on under pressure," he added.
Building squad depth is another cornerstone of his vision. Collins Sichenje stressed that relying on a single starting lineup is a recipe for failure in a high-stakes tournament.
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"You cannot go into AFCON relying on one team sheet. Football at that level needs options. Injuries happen, suspensions happen, and tactical challenges change. We must build a group, not a line-up."
He called for a unified approach, with the federation, coaching staff, and players all aligned behind a single, coherent plan.
Collins Sichenje warned against complacency, stressing the urgency of the task ahead. "2027 sounds far away. It is not. Every FIFA window matters now. We cannot drift and hope to improvise when the tournament arrives," he added.
Ultimately, Collins Sichenje sees the 2027 AFCON as a defining moment for the nation's footballing identity. "This moment is bigger than individual careers. It is about how the world perceives Kenya and East African football. AFCON is an inspection. It will test our seriousness."
Collins Sichenje believes that Kenya’s success will be determined by disciplined preparation, not by chance.