Chelsea striker Sam Kerr's experience in Kenya and playing Harambee Starlets
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 17.04.26. | 19:38
The former Chicago Red Stars forward expressed joy in the growth of women football in Africa
Australia Women national team captain Sam Kerr has disclosed her best moment in Kenya.
The Chelsea star was in Kenya with the national team for the FIFA Series where Australia competed alongside India, Malawi and the hosts, lifting the inaugural title.
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As expected, Kerr had been one of the center of attractions in the series, as one of the highly experienced players in the tournament, due to her position at Chelsea Women FC.
Speaking ahead of Australia's match against Kenya in the final of the series, a match the visitors won 2-0, the 32-year-old spoke of her impression of the East African nation.
"We really enjoyed being here.There were tough games, tough conditions and things we were not used to, but it was a good experience and we enjoyed being here in Kenya,"
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Chelsea & Australia striker Sam Kerr praises Kenya's Harambee Starlets after the just-concluded #FIFASeries pic.twitter.com/BTVLO2a891
“The best thing about Kenya has been the people. Everyone has been welcoming, nice and helpful. I was also excited to see lots of fans with Chelsea and Arsenal shirts and good to know they watch women's club football,” said Kerr.
Kerr, who was mobbed by the Kenyan fans after their 5-0 win against Malawi with fans throwing shirts for her to sign, also shared some of her experience playing in the Kenyan edition of the FIFA series and the chances of upcoming women footballers in Kenya.
“I feel lucky to be in the position I am in, to be able to inspire people that play against us and are looking forward to playing football and it is a nice opportunity to come here, enjoy football and inspire girls.
One thing though is that there is quality in women football across all continents and all federations and that Kenyan girls have the same opportunity as Australian girls,” she added.
The former Chicago Red Stars forward also expressed her joy in the growth of women football in Africa, taking the opportunity to send a word of encouragement to those willing to pursue it as a profession.
“Football has been growing and I think there is an opportunity for girls who want to play football as a career to play wherever they want in the World.
You see a lot of African players currently playing all over the World. There are lots of girls playing in the US for instance and people now can see the reality and possibility of playing wherever they dream no matter where they come from. If you chase your dreams and commit to it, everything is possible,” she noted.