Kenya national under-20 football team

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Kenya U-20
Nickname(s) Rising Stars
Association Football Kenya Federation (FKF)
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation CECAFA (Central & East Africa)
Home stadium Moi International Sports Centre
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U-20 Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances2 (first in 1979 )
Best resultRound 1 (1979)
FIFA U-20 World Cup
AppearancesNone

The Kenya national under-20 football team, nicknamed the Rising Stars, represents Kenya in international youth football competitions. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the senior national team. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial FIFA U-20 World Cup and the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which is the top competitions for this age group. [1]

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They also participate in the CECAFA U-20 Championship which serves as a qualifier to the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, winning it twice, in 1971 and 1999, and have been runners-up twice, in 1973 and 2019. [2]

Honours

Competitive record

FIFA U-20 World Cup record

FIFA U-20 World Cup record
YearRoundGPWD1LGSGA
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1977 Did not qualify
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg 1979
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1981
Flag of Mexico.svg 1983
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg 1985
Flag of Chile.svg 1987
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 1989
Flag of Portugal (official).svg 1991
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1993
Flag of Qatar.svg 1995
Flag of Malaysia.svg 1997
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1999
Flag of Argentina.svg 2001
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2003
Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2005
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2007
Flag of Egypt.svg 2009
Flag of Colombia.svg 2011
Flag of Turkey.svg 2013
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2015
Flag of South Korea.svg 2017
Flag of Poland.svg 2019
Flag of Argentina.svg 2023
Flag of Chile.svg 2025
Total0/24000000

1Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations between 27 April – 18 May 2025. [3]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Bernard Jairo (2005-05-30) 30 May 2005 (age 20)00 Flag of Kenya.svg Kariobangi Sharks
1 GK Kevin Oduor 00 Flag of Kenya.svg Nairobi United
1 GK Wyclifford Oduor 00 Flag of Kenya.svg Bidco United

2 DF Joseph Bate 00
2 DF Jackson Imbiakha 00
2 DF Humphrey Obina 00 Flag of Kenya.svg Muranga'a Seal
2 DF Baron Ochieng (2005-12-29) 29 December 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of Kenya.svg Sofapaka
2 DF Collins Ochieng (2007-01-01) 1 January 2007 (age 18)00 Flag of Denmark.svg Horsens
2 DF Telena Ochieng (2005-11-07) 7 November 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of Kenya.svg Ulinzi Stars
2 DF Manzur Okwaro (2006-01-01) 1 January 2006 (age 19)00 Flag of Kenya.svg Kenya Commercial Bank
2 DF Amos Wanjala (2006-03-28) 28 March 2006 (age 19)00 Flag of Spain.svg Athletic Club Torrellano

3 MF Humphrey Aroko 00 Flag of Kenya.svg Kariobangi Sharks
3 MF Emilio Brian 00 Flag of Kenya.svg Ulinzi Stars
3 MF Kevin Injehu (2005-11-30) 30 November 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of Albania.svg Apolonia Fier
3 MF Aldrine Kibet 00
3 MF Kelly Madada (2006-01-01) 1 January 2006 (age 19)00 Flag of Kenya.svg AFC Leopards
3 MF Irad Mshindi 00
3 MF Andres Odhiambo Omondi (2007-10-12) 12 October 2007 (age 17)00 Flag of Kenya.svg Kariobangi Sharks
3 MF Mark Shaban 00 Flag of Kenya.svg Gor Mahia

4 FW Hassan Beja (2005-08-26) 26 August 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of Kenya.svg AFC Leopards
4 FW William Gitama 00 Flag of Kenya.svg Bandari
4 FW Oliver Machaka 00 Flag of Kenya.svg Kakamega Homeboyz
4 FW Javan Omondi 00 Flag of Kenya.svg Ulinzi Stars
4 FW Ezekieh Omuri 00 Flag of Kenya.svg Shabana
4 FW Lawrence Ouma 00
4 FW Elly Owande (2005-10-16) 16 October 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Al-Nasr

See also

References

  1. "Kenya U20" . Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  2. "AFCON U-20 QUALIFIERSHosts Tanzania to face Kenya in Africa Cup of Nations U-20 CECAFA qualifiers". cecafaonline.com. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  3. "Rising Stars To Head Directly to Cairo for AFCON U20 Tournament". Football Kenya Federation. 18 April 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.