Lack of eleborate talent development pathways biggest gap in Kenyan football - Minjis
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Former Kisped Queens coach Daniel Minjis has urged the government and the Ministry of Sports to increase investment in sports academies across Kenya, saying the move could provide a stronger pathway for developing players for the national team, Harambee Stars.
Speaking to Citizen Digital, Minjis believes football academies should be established in every county to give young players greater access to structured training and opportunities to develop their abilities from an early age.
The coach argues that a nationwide academy network would help identify promising talent at the grassroots level and provide a clear development pathway for players aspiring to reach the highest level of the game.
"I would urge the national government to establish football academies for both boys and girls at the county level. This will enable nurturing and development of talent from a younger age," Minjis stated.
Minjis is currently in charge of Bayern Youth Kisumu, who have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament in Kisumu County.
The coach is confident his team can progress even further in the competition, setting their sights on a place in the semi-finals and final before going all the way to lift the trophy.
"It is our first time in the tournament, and we have already reached the County level. Our target is to qualify 6the quarter-finals first, then aim for the County championship," Minjis said.
His confidence comes as Bayern Youth Kisumu continue their campaign in a tournament that has become an important platform for young footballers seeking to showcase their abilities.
Minjis also has a record of success in women's football after guiding Kisped Queens to the top-flight women's league for the first time in the club's history last season.
His experience working with young and emerging players has strengthened his belief in the importance of investing in structured football development at grassroots level.
Speaking to Citizen Digital, Minjis believes football academies should be established in every county to give young players greater access to structured training and opportunities to develop their abilities from an early age.
The coach argues that a nationwide academy network would help identify promising talent at the grassroots level and provide a clear development pathway for players aspiring to reach the highest level of the game.
"I would urge the national government to establish football academies for both boys and girls at the county level. This will enable nurturing and development of talent from a younger age," Minjis stated.
Minjis is currently in charge of Bayern Youth Kisumu, who have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament in Kisumu County.
The coach is confident his team can progress even further in the competition, setting their sights on a place in the semi-finals and final before going all the way to lift the trophy.
"It is our first time in the tournament, and we have already reached the County level. Our target is to qualify 6the quarter-finals first, then aim for the County championship," Minjis said.
His confidence comes as Bayern Youth Kisumu continue their campaign in a tournament that has become an important platform for young footballers seeking to showcase their abilities.
Minjis also has a record of success in women's football after guiding Kisped Queens to the top-flight women's league for the first time in the club's history last season.
His experience working with young and emerging players has strengthened his belief in the importance of investing in structured football development at grassroots level.
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