Yesterday reminded me why football holds such a special place in my heart. A few years back, my former colleague Marto was the guy who never cared much about football. His weekends were reserved for golf and nothing else. But yesterday, he called asking for tickets to the Kenya vs Madagascar game. I had to laugh and even asked him if he had married a football “girlie.” That call said
There are days when life feels like it’s circling back to a dream you once whispered to yourself. Yesterday was one of those days. For years, I’ve imagined standing at Kasarani, camera in hand. Rain would drip on my gear. Lights would cut through the mist. The roar of the crowd would vibrate through me. Yesterday, that picture became reality. Kenya’s story in this tournament has mirrored that same dream.
Are you wondering why 2024? Come sit here with me. We’re in this together. Let me tell you why — and take you back to what happened just yesterday at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, as Morocco faced off with Angola in one of the Group A matches. Yes, the same group where my beloved Kenya is. It’s truly the group of death. I’m beyond excited, and you know why? It’s been a long time since I last shared
My name is Evans Ogeto, and I am a wildlife and nature photographer, filmmaker, and storyteller based in Nairobi, Kenya. With a passion for documenting the interesting relationships between people, wildlife, and places, I have spent the last decade crafting stories that connect audiences to Africa’s rich landscapes and cultures.
