By Admin,

Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama says Kenya must work extra hard to ensure they qualify for Afcon 2017.

Speaking exclusively to supersport.com from his Base in England after the draw announced, the Southampton midfielder however noted that the work must begin immediately to ensure Kenya qualifies.

“The draw in which Kenya is grouped is not easy at all because teams like Zambia and Congo are regulars at Afcon meaning first the federation should ensure all the issues surrounding football in Kenya are sorted amicably then preparations must be intense and we’ll coordinated.”

“Kenyan fans have been yearning to see the team qualify but all this needs proper planning and top friendly matches to ensure we are well prepared since we cannot underrate or think any team will be a walk in the park “Wanyama told supersport.com.

“As the captain and a footballer my dream is to play in the Afcon and so are My team mates I believe this time round we have to work hard and qualify to give our fans something to smile about but the federation has to provide the conducive atmosphere,” he added.

Kenya is in group E together with Zambia, Guinea Bissau and Congo.