IT is undoubtedly the furthest away branch of Peebles FC’s supporters clubs.

But the orphans at a Kenyan refuge are now following the fortunes of the Whitestone Park club as they try to score a few goals of their own.

It was one of Peebles FC’s junior coaches, India Bhatia, who helped forge the link with Open Arms Orphanage in Kenya.

Around 100 parentless youngsters, from toddlers up to late teenagers, live at the 52-acre village near Eldoret.

India spent her half-term from George Watson’s College in Edinburgh working with the youngsters.

And even passing on a few football tips that she’d picked up during her time with Peebles FC’s Primary 4s.

India told us: “I had asked Peebles FC if they had any old strips, and it was really kind of them to donate a whole set.

“The strips are much appreciated by the kids at Open Arms - there was enough kit for an entire team.” The Open Arms Orphanage was founded by missionaries David and Rachel Gallagher just over a decade ago.

Civil wars and unrest have blighted the African nation for decades.

And many of the children who arrive at the Open Arms Orphanage have lost their parents through conflicts.

India, who is a fifth year student at George Watson’s, is studying the International Baccalaureate (IB) and part of her trip was to witness the benefits of educational foundation.