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Euro 2020: Why France and Germany's elimination offers hope to 'small' nations - Kenya's Mwendwa

Kenya's FA official claims the surprising results against the traditional big teams show that football is a game for everyone

Football Kenya Federation president Nick Mwendwa has claimed the elimination of some traditional 'big' teams from the European Championship provides hope to other countries.

Mwendwa stated the surprise that came with the elimination of France, Portugal and Germany mean that even countries that are often viewed as outsiders in major tournaments can draw hope from those results.

"Euro has shown why football is for every nation. You have seen how big teams have been eliminated and that means football is no longer a game for the elite nations.