Halima Imbachi's Confession of Her Journey at KAS

Candid tale from the captain of "Kenya Academy" about challenges and dreams.

Halima Imbachi, the team captain of "Kenya Academy", plays as a midfielder, starting her journey at the age of eight. "I unexpectedly got into playing at such a young age, and only in high school did I realize I could be a serious player. It wasn't easy, as there were many challenges, but discipline, hard work, and my teammates kept me going".

She also mentioned how she discovered her talent, leading to her playing for "KAS U-17": "Watching my brother play inspired me. Our coach pushed me to improve, which made me believe in my abilities".

Halima spoke about her family's support: "After losing a guardian, I lived with my aunt and spent most of my time in school, where the coach always supported me. I am really thankful to them".

In conclusion, she addressed her dreams and goals: "My aim is to represent Kenya in women's competitions and become a professional".

The CAF U-17 GIFT Tournament continues in Dar es Salaam, with all matches live on CAF TV.