Football Kenya Federation (FKF) shared photos of AFCON-bound Harambee Stars on social media but hawk-eyed fans noticed something.
For a country that was still reeling from effects of age cheating that saw under 17 suspended from regional tournament, it did not come as a surprise when netizens doubted age of most seasoned players.
Tottenham Hotspur's Victor Wanyama (26), AFC Leopards' Paul Were (25)and Bandari goalkeeper Farouk Shikhalo who is 22-year-old are some noticeable figures in the national team who have been criticised heavily for an alleged age cheating.
Even though Wanyama's age has been a subject of public ridicule and debate, it was Were's that attracted the most reaction with information that in 2010 he was a regular face a Kenyan club.
twas nothing but the age of each player as posted
Source: Tuko Newspaper
