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Former Harambee Stars forward Dennis Oliech has petitioned FKF to consider the re-establishment of a special board of ex-internationals to help uplift Kenyan football.
Harambee Stars legend Dennis Oliech is calling for the establishment of a board of ex-internationals to help revive the fortunes of Kenyan football.
Oliech, who is second on the all-time top scorers list with 34 goals, feels Kenyan football has largely struggled because former players have been sidelined yet they have a lot to offer in terms of coaching as well as talent identification and nurturing.
With a new office now in place at Football Kenya Federation (FKF), Oliech feels this is the time to finally address the issue by roping in those who played the game and served the country as they have the interest of Kenya and the players at heart.
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“I urge FKF President Hussein (Mohammed) and his deputy Macdonald (Mariga) to set up a board that will help in running the affairs of the national team,” Oliech told Flashscore.
“Myself, Musa Otieno and other former players should sit on the board as we have a lot to offer to the team. The national team was doing very well many years ago when we had a board that helped in running it. I hope our services will be incorporated.”
Oliech feels this board will also be helpful to South African legend Benni McCarthy if he lands the Harambee Stars job, citing the example of former goalkeeper Arnold Origi, who is part of the coaching team under interim tactician Francis Kimanzi that is currently in Zanzibar for the Mapinduzi Cup.
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“We have tried people, who have never played football before, with our national team and they have failed us. FKF should change tack and bring former players on board. I am willing to work with coach Benni (McCarthy),” he added.
"I can train our forwards, scout new players and help develop the ones we have. It is very clear that football belongs to those who have been involved in it.
“I don’t understand why the previous regime could give jobs to some people who don’t understand and have never played the game to coaching roles. Former players should be at the forefront when it comes to matters of national teams.
“FKF did the right thing in hiring Origi. He has played for the team and professional football for a long time. I am sure we will witness improvements in the department. We may likely see our goalkeepers getting deals abroad as he has the connections,” he said.
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