Former Harambee Stars striker explains why Djed Spence must consider representing Kenya over England or Jamaica.
Former Harambee Stars striker Taiwo Atieno has urged Djed Spence to commit his international future to Kenya because of the many benefits he stands to get.
The Tottenham right back is eligible to represent Kenya, England or Jamaica but is yet to make a decision regarding his international allegiance.
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The tough-tackling defender can play for the East African nation having been born to a Kenyan mother and a Jamaican father in the United Kingdom.
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Atieno maintains that Spence has the potential to become a national icon and open the doors for others and inspire millions across the continent.
“Representing Kenya isn’t just a career choice - it’s a legacy decision. It’s about being remembered not as one of many, but as one of one,” Atieno told Flashscore.
Atieno, who previously played in the Football League for Walsall, Rochdale, Chester City, Darlington and Torquay United, said there's competition for places in the Three Lions team considering that fresh talent is always promoted. This will likely humper Spence's pathway to regular football according to Atieno.
“In England, Djed may be a name on a long list. New young players in England pop up every other month. In Kenya, he has the potential to become a national icon - someone who opens doors for others and inspires millions across the continent.”
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Atieno maintained that he was proud to choose to play for Kenya despite the bureaucracy that existed before being granted permission.
“As the first Kenyan in the diaspora to make the transition and to fight through all the bureaucracy and barriers back in 2009 just to wear the Harambee Stars shirt, I know how much it matters. I also know how much potential Kenya/East Africa has."
In March 2022, Spence earned a first international call-up to the England under-21 squad for the European Championship Qualifying matches against Andorra and Albania and made his debut as a substitute during a 3-0 victory away to the latter on March 29, 2022.
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However, he is yet to play for England’s senior team the Three Lions, thus making him eligible to represent Kenya's Harambee Stars, England or Jamaica.