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Kenyan U-20 midfielder Kevin Wangaya, who currently plies his trade in Albania, has revealed the side he is eyeing a move to heroics with Rising Stars.
Kenyan U-20 midfielder Kevin Wangaya is determined to follow in the footsteps of legendary footballer Victor Wanyama, aiming to leave a lasting legacy in international football.
The young talent aspires to make his mark abroad, particularly in the English Premier League, where he dreams of playing for Manchester United.
A lifelong fan of the Red Devils, Wangaya, who scored four goals and registered two assists during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, envisions a future where he dons the iconic red jersey and fulfills his childhood dream.
“Everybody has to start somewhere to get anywhere, right? I think I can one day play for Manchester United. That’s my dream club,” Wangaya shared in a recent feature interview with TV47.
However, Manchester United is not his only goal. The young midfielder also has aspirations of playing for Spanish giants Barcelona and Dutch powerhouse Ajax.
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“I also see myself playing for Barcelona. There is Ajax as well, which has good infrastructure. I used to follow them as a boy. So those three clubs are my dream clubs,” he explained.
As a die-hard United fan, Wangaya modeled his game after former Red Devils midfielder Paul Pogba.
“What motivates me is how I used to watch Pogba when he was at Manchester United. I used to watch him so much, everything, including his highlights,” he said.
Pogba’s creativity, strength, and flair have clearly influenced Wangaya’s style of play, making him a midfield maestro in his own right.
Wangaya’s journey to professional football began at an early age, thanks to the guidance of his father, a footballer who groomed him to excel.
At just eight years old, Wangaya joined Ligi Ndogo, a renowned football academy in Nairobi, where he honed his skills.
“My father motivated me because I started playing against players way older than me at a very young age. I used to wake up very early, and he’d take me to training with him. You’d find the people he’s playing with are older than me. That’s where I started adapting and realized I have this talent,” Wangaya recounted.
Wangaya’s talent has taken him from the Kenyan Premier League, where he represented Kariobangi Sharks, to the international stage with Albanian club FK Apolonia.
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His crowning achievement so far came with the U-20 national team, the Rising Stars. In Tanzania in 2024 at the CECAFA U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers, he played a pivotal role in anchoring the midfield, pulling strings, and dictating play to help the team secure qualification for the 2025 U-20 AFCON.
With his sights set on Europe’s top leagues, Wangaya’s journey is a testament to hard work, determination, and the power of dreams. His rise from playing against older opponents as a child to representing Kenya on the international stage showcases the limitless potential of the young midfield ace.
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