News Focus
- Moses Shumah claims three major honours at Power Dynamos FC end-of-season gala
- Kenyan forward named Top Scorer and Fans’ Player of the Year in Zambia
- His goals fire the club to the 2025/2026 Zambian Premier League title
- Benni McCarthy omits in-form striker from latest Harambee Stars squad
- Player targets CAF Champions League spotlight to boost AFCON 2027 hopes
Kenyan football fans are asking one simple question. What must Moses Shumah do to wear the national team shirt?
The striker has just enjoyed a remarkable night in Zambia. He dominated the Power Dynamos FC 2025/2026 Awards Gala. He took home three prizes. He won the Top Scorer award. He won the Fans’ Player of the Season. He also lifted the Footballer of the Year trophy.
Shumah plies his trade in the Zambian Premier League. This competition is very physical. Many foreign strikers struggle to find the net there. However, Shumah quickly became the main man in attack for Power Dynamos. He found the net on a regular basis. His energy and commitment helped the club secure the league championship.
The club’s technical bench named him Footballer of the Year. The supporters voted him their favourite player. These awards prove how vital he was to the team’s success.
Despite this success, Shumah faces a bitter disappointment. Benni McCarthy recently announced his latest Harambee Stars squad. The new head coach did not include the in-form striker. Supporters expected McCarthy to select players based on current form. They believed a Kenyan winning major honours abroad would automatically earn a call-up.
The exclusion has sparked a heated debate across the country. What are the exact rules for selection? If winning the golden boot and a league title overseas is not enough, what is?
Shumah still has a chance to change the coach’s mind. Power Dynamos will compete in the CAF Champions League next season. This is Africa’s most prestigious club competition. The forward can prove his quality against the continent’s best sides. He hopes strong performances there will convince McCarthy to pick him for the AFCON 2027 finals.
For now, Shumah remains Kenya’s most decorated player without a national cap.