Kenya head coach Engin Firat has stressed the need to address the fundamental problems plaguing football in the country following his failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Harambee Stars will miss out on the African showpiece for the third edition in a row after finishing third in Group J of qualifying, three points behind Zimbabwe and a further five adrift of Cameroon.
Firats side won just one of their six matches and concluded their failed campaign with a 0-0 draw against Namibia in Polokwane, South Africa on November 19.
Firat insists qualifying for major tournaments will remain nothing but a pipe dream until Kenyan authorities resolve the issues with infrastructure and youth development.
Kenyans must stop dreaming of playing in continental tournaments until fundamental problems within the sport are addressed. Until the issues are resolved, were just pursuing a mirage, the Turkish tactician said.
