Au revoir Divock Origi..Kenya’s son named in Belgium world cup squad.

by
Collins Okinyo
May 13, 2014

By Fredrick Nadulli,

The die is cast.Divock Origi will never don the Harambee Stars jersey,atleast not as a Kenyan international.The teenage Lille forward has been named in the Belgium squad for the world cup in Brazil.Born in Genk of Kenyan parentage,the son to former international Mike Okoth has represented Belgium at youth level.Kenyans had their fingers crossed hoping the upcoming star would opt to play for the Harambee Stars.Its au revoir and best of luck.

Belgium squad:
Goalkeepers:
Thibaut Courtois(Atletico Madrid),Simon Mignolet(Liverpool),Koen Casteels(Hoffenheim),Silvio Proto(Anderlecht)

Defenders:
Toby Alderweireld(Atletico Madrid),Laurent Ciman(Standard Liege),Niklas Lombaerts(Zenit),Vincent Kompany(Manchester City),Daniel van Buyten(Bayern Munich),Antony van den Borre(Anderlecht),Thomas Vermaelen(Arsenal),Jan Vertonghen(Tottenham)

Midfielders:
Nacer Chadli,Moussa Dembele(Tottenham),Stephen Defour(Porto),Kevin de Bruyne(Wolfsburg),Marouanne Fellaini,Adnan Januzaj(Manchester United),Eden Hazard(Chelsea),Kevin Mirallas(Everton),Axel Witsel(Zenit)

Forwards:
Divock Origi(Lille),Romelu Lukaku(Everton),Dries Mertens(Napoli)

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Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com