The Showcase Africa: A Platform for Young Footballers to Realize Their Dreams

The Showcase Africa is a platform dedicated to helping talented young footballers get the exposure they need to secure professional contracts with African, European, and Asian clubs. The event will take place from November 10th to November 30th at the Home of Heroes, Kasarani – the official training centre of the Kenya National Team. Hundreds of gifted players aged between 15 and 24 years old will have the chance to be discovered and signed by professional Kenyan, European, and Asian football clubs.

The Showcase Africa has partnered with KAA Gent, Gulf United, and Wolverhampton Wanderers to provide talented players with the opportunity to become professional footballers for one of these clubs. Players will be given the chance to demonstrate their skills in a one-week tryout involving CAF A/UEFA A Pro coaches. Throughout the event, not only will coaches from some of the top clubs in Kenya, Europe, and Asia be supervising training and matches, but two scouts from each participating club and academy will also be present to observe players both on and off the field. On the event’s final day, an awards ceremony takes place where each participating club selects at least two players to attend a professional trial and/or sign a contract.

David Magoma Onyango is the event’s director and founder. He was born in Homa-Bay County, Karachuonyo Constituency, and his dream of being a professional footballer flowed through his veins. He played with Wagwe Kobiero FC until the age of 12 before leaving home at 16 to play for Agro Chemicals FC and Muhoroni Youth FC. His career then took him to Kenya’s Premier League Greatest Football Club, Gor Mahia Kogalo (Sirikal), before becoming disillusioned with the game and quitting at the age of 21. He has since dedicated his life to giving players the opportunity to make it in the game.

The Showcase Africa is a truly unique event that will give those lucky enough to take part an insight into what the world of a professional footballer involves. It represents the greatest opportunity worldwide for those who dream of becoming professional footballers.

In order to participate in this event, players can sign up on The Showcase Africa website. The website also provides information about how players can prepare themselves for this event.