One simple thing we seem to be forgetting here...
“A player must have played for his country in at least 75% of its competitive ‘A’ team matches he was available for selection, during the two years preceding the date of the application; and, The player’s country must be at or above 70th place in the official FIFA world rankings when averaged over the two years preceding the date of the application.”Kenya is ranked 98th in the world rankings right now...What this means (not to be the prophet of Doom here) don't forget that Mariga was first spotted by then Portsmouth coach Harry Redknapp who tried to bring him to Pompey, but the deal failed because of... "Work permit related issues" A special hearing has been set by Manchester City to the UK's Home Office so let's await that. There are exceptions to the rule but very rare:
If a player does not meet those criteria, the club wishing to sign him may appeal if they believe that he is a special talent and "able to contribute significantly to the development of the game at the top level in the UK."[71]and Man City can afford the best lawyers in the business to plead his case... For the continent's sake I hope he makes it. Got my guy on speed dial with a Man. City jersey ready to make my Mariga jersey soon as they seal the deal ;)
Mark Kaigwa Writer/Filmmaker/SocialMediAfrican
