Harambee Stars assistant coach Ken Odhiambo has named the Kenya U23 Emerging Stars travelling squad for the 2024 COSAFA Cup, scheduled to take place from June 26 to July 7, 2024, in South Africa.
The team will predominantly feature players under the age of 23. This tournament provides a great opportunity for the nation’s Emerging Stars to gain international experience and exposure.
Additionally, it provides a platform for preparation of the 2027 AFCON that is set to be hosted in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Among those who have made the cut are Austine Odhiambo, Chrispine Erambo, Byrne Omondi and Kaycie Odhiambo.
Furthermore, U18 prodigies Aldrine Kibet, Elly Owande, Ibrahim Wanzala and Amos Wanjala have also been drafted into the final squad.
Kenya has been drawn in group A with Zambia, Comoros, and Zimbabwe. The team is set to depart for South Africa on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
Travelling Squad
Goal Keepers
Byrne Omondi, Ibrahim Wanzala, Dolph Junior
Defenders
Alphonce Omija, Paul Ochuoga, Sylvester Owino, Geoffrey Onyango, Amos Wanjala
Midfielders
Stanley Wilson, Elly Owande, Chrispine Erambo, Aldrine Kibet, Austine Odhiambo, Patrick Otieno, John Ochieng, Kaycie Odhiambo, William Gitamu, Rooney Onyango.
Forwards
Benson Omalla, Jeremy Bissau, Alfred Tanui, Hassan Beja, Moses Shummah
COSAFA CUP
Fixtures
Group Stages
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Group B
- Comoros vs Zimbabwe (NMB Stadium, 3 pm)
- Zambia vs Kenya (NMB Stadium, 6 pm)
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Group B
- Kenya vs Comoros (Wolfson Stadium, 12 noon)
- Zambia vs Zimbabwe (Wolfson Stadium, 3 pm)
Tuesday, July 2 , 2024
Group B
- Kenya vs Zimbabwe (Wolfson Stadium, 12 noon)
- Comoros vs Zambia (NMB Stadium, 12 noon)
Semifinals
Friday, July 5, 2024
- Winner Group B vs Winner Group C (NMB Stadium, 3 pm)
- Winner Group A vs Best 2nd Place (NMB Stadium, 6 pm)
Finals
Sunday, July 7, 2024
- Third place Playoff (NMB Stadium, 2 pm)
- Final (NMB Stadium, 5 pm)
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