Nyale names Kenya’s 14-man squad for inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup

Coach Patrick Nyale has named a 14-man squad for the inaugural FIFA U-15 Boys’ World Cup and Festival, scheduled to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from October 22 to 31, 2026. St. Anthony’s Boys Kitale and St. Joseph’s Boys Kitale dominate the final squad, with St. Joseph’s contributing three players, while St. Anthony’s has two. Kenya has been drawn alongside Malta, Niger, North Macedonia, Panama and Chad in the opening phase of the tournament. The competition will adopt a unique format, with teams playing eight-a-side on reduced pitches measuring 68 by 50 metres. Matches will consist of two 20-minute halves, with rolling substitutions permitted.