10/09/2026
TODAY, LET THE TRUTH BE TOLD…
Every football generation has its pioneers. People who see a dream long before everyone else can see what it will become.
Back in the year 2000, one man, Anthony Maina Ombona Antony Maina Ombona — popularly known as Coach Daddy — had a vision.
He came up with an idea to create a grassroots football league known as KYSD.
At the time, it may have looked like just another football league. But history would later prove that it was much bigger than that.
KYSD became a platform for young boys to dream, compete, learn and believe that football could take them somewhere.
Years later, the fruits of that vision can be seen across Kenyan football.
Players such as Onyango, Osok, Imbali, Aliushula, Aguero, Trevor, Jermaine, Bixente, Opinto and many others have passed through that journey and gone on to play at high levels, including the Kenya Premier League.
And the legacy doesn't stop with players. The same grassroots pathway has helped nurture football minds, including CAF coach Ali.
When you look at these names today, you may see professional footballers and coaches.
But behind those names is a story.
A story of a man who believed that talent can be found anywhere, if only someone is willing to create the platform.
Coach Daddy didn't just start a league.
He started a pathway.
He gave young footballers a place to be seen.
He gave them a reason to believe.
And most importantly, he planted a seed that continues to produce generations of footballers.
25+ years later, the story is still being written.
This is why grassroots football matters.
This is why pioneers matter.
And this is why today, we must tell the story of Anthony Maina Ombona Antony Maina Ombona — popularly known as Coach Daddy — had a vision.
He came up with an idea to create a grassroots football league known as KYSD.
At the time, it may have looked like just another football league. But history would later prove that it was much bigger than that.
KYSD became a platform for young boys to dream, compete, learn and believe that football could take them somewhere.
Years later, the fruits of that vision can be seen across Kenyan football.
Players such asAlpha Onyango Onyango, Elvis Osok, Keith Imbali, Fredrick Aliushula, Victor Aguero, Teddy Trevor, Jermaine, Bixente, Brian Opinto and many others have passed through that journey and gone on to play at high levels, including the Kenya Premier League.
And the legacy doesn't stop with players. The same grassroots pathway has helped nurture football minds, including CAF coach Abdirahaman Ali.
When you look at these names today, you may see professional footballers and coaches.
But behind those names is a story.
A story of a man who believed that talent can be found anywhere, if only someone is willing to create the platform.
Coach Daddy didn't just start a league.
He started a pathway.
He gave young footballers a place to be seen.
He gave them a reason to believe.
And most importantly, he planted a seed that continues to produce generations of footballers.
25+ years later, the story is still being written.
This is why grassroots football matters.
This is why pioneers matter.
And this is why today, we must tell the story of Anthony Maina Ombona — Coach Daddy.
Some people build teams.
Some people build leagues.
But a few people build LEGACIES.
Coach Daddy is one of them. 🫡⚽❤️
