Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga (centre) shakes hands with legendary
former Gor Mahia defender John Bobby Ogolla on May 10, 2018 in NairObi
when the ex-internationals paid him a courtesy call in his Upper Hill
office. PHOTO | COURTESY |
A
group of legends led by former Football Kenya Federation president Sam
Nyamweya met Odinga at his Capital Hill office in Nairobi where the
former premier said he will meet with President Uhuru Kenyatta to
discuss ways and means of helping the retired footballers get better
livelihoods.
Led by legendary Joe Kadenge, the
ex-internationals said they have been ignored despite playing a pivotal
role in putting Kenyan football on the world map.
“The current crop of Kenyan footballers are enjoying the fruits of our labour,” said Kadenge.
“You
are my long time friend from the 50s when I was playing and I have
confidence through you, we, the legends will get recognition.”
The
legends stated their support for the new found working relationship
between the opposition chief and President Kenyatta and said the same
should be extended to football.
Among the legends who
were present included former Harambee Stars coach Marshal Mulwa, John
Bobby Ogolla, Mahmmoud Abass, Victor Onyango, John “Shoto” Lukoye,
Josiah Ougo, George Waweru, James Ojiambo and Swaleh Oswayo.
The
legends recently formed an association to look into their issues. The
Sports Stars Foundation’s aims to empower sportsmen after their active
years in sports.
The foundation, which is open to all
sportsmen across all disciplines, is mooting a grand plan of forming a
Savings and Credit Association (Sacco) in future to financially help the
sportsmen towards self-actualisation.
European
Football Association advisor Mike Hopkins, who is a world renown CSR
advocate, is already fund raising for the foundation while Mathare Youth
Sports Association founder Bob Munro will sit in the board as one of
the advisors with Nyamweya as the patron.
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