John Guidette: Sweden Star returns to Kenya to recreate famous childhood photos with teammates
- Former Manchester City prodigy John Guidette has visited Kenya twenty years after leaving the country
- Guidette spent his childhood in Nairobi where he played for Impala BrommaBoys Academy
- He returned to Sweden at the age of 10 where he joined hometown club IF Bromma
Sweden and AIK Solna forward John Guidette has returned to Kenya to recreate a popular photo of him and his ex-teammates from 20 years ago.
The Swedish-born striker spent part of his youth in Nairobi, where his father was a teacher.
Guidette began his playing career with the Impala BrommaBoys Academy before his family moved back to Stockholm when he was ten.
A photo from Guidette’s days as a young boy in Kenya has often surfaced when discussions about players who can represent different countries come up.
Exciting features: Check out the news exactly to you ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block and enjoy!
In it viral photoGuidette and his teammates played bear chest.
Twenty years later, the now 30-year-old returned to Nairobi to find his friends and relive the moment.
“20th anniversary with the people who played a big role in shaping me into the person I am today. Grateful for what they have given me and so grateful to see them again 20 years later. The future is bright. Nakupenda kakas,” Guidette wrote on social media.
The 30-year-old plies his trade in Sweden these days after playing for such Manchester CityBurnley, Celta Vigo and Deportivo Alvaes.
Guidette was a member of the Sweden team in 2018 World Cup in Russia.
FIFA lifts ban on Kenya
earlier, Sports cards reported that FIFA has officially been lifted the suspension of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), which has been in place since February this year.
In a letter to FKF Secretary General Barry Otieno, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura expressed satisfaction that the impasse between the government and FKF has since been resolved. Harambee Star’s captain Michael Olunga and FKF President Nick Mwendwa.
The suspension has been lifted with immediate effect, making Kenya eligible again to participate in international FIFA competitions.
Referee attacked in Kenyan Premier League match
One ugly scene shook a Kenya Premier League match on December 4 after a referee appeared to go down following a push from a player.
The incident occurred during a clash between Tusker FC and AFC Leopards at the Moi International Sports Center Kasarani. What are these Tusker FC players doing to the referee? You can’t assault a judge in 2022. That’s low of you.
While details of the incident remain sketchy, video footage shows the official on his knees before medical personnel rush to the field. He is then treated before continuing with the game.
Source: SportsBrief.com