Football Kenya Federation Nairobi NEC member Dan Shikanda has urged Kenya to look to its youth ranks for solutions to Harambee Stars’ scoring struggles after the U23 side showcased its attacking potential in a 4-1 victory over Tanzania.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsWhile Harambee Stars were left to rue a string of missed chances in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Eritrea, particularly in the first half, the Emerging Stars offered a different picture in front of goal by putting four past their neighbours at Nyayo Stadium.The result has prompted Shikanda to point to the country’s youth development system as a potential source of solutions for the senior national team, insisting Kenya has a strong pool of talent coming through the ranks.##NAJAVA_MECA_9994822##Anthony Kimani’s side made a blistering start, taking the lead in the second minute through Sweden-based Paul Osama before Lawrence Okoth, captain Kevin Wangaya and Kelly Madada added the other goals to secure a commanding first-leg advantage.Kenya will carry the 4-1 lead into Tuesday’s return leg in Dar es Salaam, with the aggregate winner set to face Ivory Coast in the next round.Bullets dim Sparks to return to WPL summitShikanda joined those who praised the Emerging Stars’ performance, with the FKF NEC member particularly impressed by Madada, whom he signed from Shanderema Secondary School during his tenure as AFC Leopards chairman.“Having just finished watching the explosive match between Kenya U23 and Tanzania U23, we have seen our young players put on a very high-quality performance. We need to recognise the talent coming through the grassroots. You have seen Kelly Madada, who scored a very unique goal,” Shikanda said in an interview with Dollar TV.He believes greater investment in youth football could provide a long-term solution to some of the challenges facing the senior national team.Coach Kimani singles out unsung hero in Emerging Stars' big win over Tanzania“During the Harambee Stars match against Eritrea, we had about five one-on-one chances but failed to score. Today, the U23s have shown us that we have a lot of talent and that our pipeline is full of quality players. If we continue investing in the U23 team and grassroots football, we can build a quality squad, just as Madada has demonstrated with that fourth goal.”A good number of players in the current U23 squad were also part of the Kenya U20 team that featured at the Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt last year, underlining the pathway from youth football to the senior national team.Why FKFPL Golden Glove winner is yet to make debut in Tanzania