Mashuuru Sports Complex in Emotoroki, Kajiado County, will host a December scouting camp, linking young players from some of Kenya's leading schools to scouts from EuropeDownload our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMashuuru Sports Complex (MASFO) is positioning itself as a pathway for young Kenyan footballers seeking to bridge the gap between youth football and the professional game, with a scouting camp scheduled for December at its base in Kajiado County.Why South Africa-based Kenyan striker is backing Harambee Stars to shock Bafana BafanaThe initiative was unveiled during a dinner held at Nairobi Safari Club, where the organisation outlined its plans to bring together young players, coaches and international scouts for a programme focused on player development and talent identification.Located on a 20-acre piece of land, MASFO boasts facilities for football, basketball and swimming, with the December camp expected to provide an opportunity for young players to showcase their abilities in a structured environment.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088127##Steve Njuguna, MASFO's Media Lead, believes the initiative addresses a crucial gap in the development of young footballers, particularly those approaching the transition from junior football to the senior game."What's being planned here in MASFO is something very special. There's always that question we ask ourselves: a lot of good kids we see in Under-13, 12, 11, what happens when they are supposed to transition to the big leagues?" Njuguna posed.Stars abroad: Erick Ouma provides assist in Raków comeback win as Wilson suffers defeatHe explained that the camp would provide an opportunity for players to be assessed using professional metrics, with a particular focus on private schools whose parents are willing to invest in their children's sporting development."This tournament gives an opportunity for these kids to be trained and seen using professional metrics, with a particular bias towards the private schools because a lot of the parents are willing to invest in their children's continued success," he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088123##Njuguna expressed optimism that the participating scouts would find players whose profiles align with the requirements of their respective clubs."There is a lot to be seen and gained here by all parties involved, and I hope when the scouts from the European countries arrive here they will see the profile of players they are looking for," he said.FIFA throws spanner in works as Mariga’s planned FKF meeting is declared invalidThe technical programme will be led by coach John 'Kamara' Benjwa, MASFO's technical lead, who outlined a comprehensive curriculum designed to assess and improve players across several aspects of the game."We have a curriculum we will be running in December. We will focus on development, which is technical, tactical, physical and mental aspects of the players, where they are and the solutions needed to help them improve at the end of the camp," Benjwa explained.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088120##The scouting camp is expected to attract scouts from five European countries, with representatives from clubs in Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark and Sweden expected to attend. There are also prospective discussions involving scouts from Ajax Amsterdam.Among the schools expected to participate are Juja Preparatory, Kitengela International, Brookhouse, Crawford, Potterhouse and Makini, alongside other institutions.With the camp combining structured player development and international scouting, MASFO hopes to create opportunities for young footballers to be evaluated beyond the traditional school and local competition structures.The December programme could provide an important platform for emerging talent to take the next step in their football journeys, while offering European scouts an opportunity to assess Kenya's developing football talent at grassroots level.
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