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Nairobi, Kenya – For time immemorial, Kenya has looked to bolster the football talent offered locally with the experience and versatility offered beyond the country’s frontiers.
Nairobi, Kenya.
Kenya’s football talent pool is no longer limited to local academies and top-tier clubs. The diaspora and foreign-born players of Kenyan descent offer fresh possibilities—but many have remained underutilized or forgotten in national team plans. Below is a curated list of five prospects based in Europe (or abroad) who either have featured for the Harambee Stars or remain eligible, yet whose careers and potential shifts have received little sustained attention.
A product of Everton’s academy (England), Onyango has played in midfield, defense, and wing roles.
He has expressed openness to switching national allegiance to Kenya, and coach Engin Firat is said to have reached out.
He has represented England at youth levels but remains eligible for Kenya’s senior side.
Midfielder for FC Köln in the German Bundesliga.
Has Kenyan roots (through his father) and has played for Germany at youth levels.
Though often mentioned among prospects, no confirmation has been made of a national team switch.
Bischoff is Danish by birth (or connection) but has Kenyan heritage via his father and plays in the Austrian Bundesliga.
He is versatile across positions (wing, fullback, midfield), making him a tactical option.
Yet the national team has not fully explored or publicised his possible inclusion.
Born in Kenya but developed in Belgium’s system (Club Brugge / youth level).
He represented Belgium U16 and is also eligible for Kenya.
He was included in a provisional Kenya squad in 2021, but has not been a regular part of the national conversation.
Born in England (with Kenyan father), playing as a winger for St. Mirren in Scotland.
Has already been capped by Kenya, yet remains a somewhat underappreciated pick in terms of consistent deployment.
His career in Europe has had periods out of the spotlight, reducing visibility for national team selectors.
Breadth & depth: They offer positional flexibility—midfielders who can drift wide or full-backs who can step into midfield.
Dual eligibility & commitment issues: Some have delayed or declined national call-ups due to club or personal considerations.
Visibility and scouting gaps: Playing in Europe or less-prominent leagues reduces their exposure to local media and selectors.
Timing & transitions: The national team coaching changes, shifting strategies, and tournament calendars often leave such players out of sync with call-up windows.
