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President Ruto reveals plans for Under-19 Bottom-Up tournament

President William Ruto speaking at Nyayo stadium during Jamhuri day celebrations.

President William Ruto speaking at Nyayo Stadium during the 2022 Jamhuri Day celebrations.

Photo credit: Dennis Onsongo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Ruto said that the Under-19 tournament will start at ward level in all 47 counties as part of Kenya Kwanza administration's Football Vision 2030s
  • The Bottom-Up tournament is part of a wider plan by government to qualify the national men's football team, Harambee Stars, for the 2030 World Cup and host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside other East African countries
  • Last Tuesday, the Cabinet which was chaired by President Ruto approved the proposal to have Kenya host the 2027 Afcon alongside other EAC nations

President William Ruto has announced his administration will launch a nationwide Bottom-up Under-19 football tournament.

Speaking during his Jamhuri Day address to the country, Ruto said that the Under-19 tournament will start at ward level in all 47 counties as part of Kenya Kwanza administration's Football Vision 2030.