Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has named his provisional 28-man squad for the crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Cameroon, scheduled between October 7-15, 2024.
Firat’s selection features a balanced mix of local talents and foreign-based professionals as Kenya prepares for the double-header against Cameroon.
Key local players include Sylvester Owino, Alphonce Omija, Geoffrey Ochieng, Ronney Onyango, and Austine Odhiambo, all from Gor Mahia, while Byrne Omondi from Bandari and Boniface Muchiri from Ulinzi Stars have also been selected. Notably, Tusker FC midfielder David Odoyo earns his first senior call-up, and AFC Leopards’ striker Sydney Lokale makes a return after an extended absence.
Kenya’s captain Michael Olunga, currently in prolific form with Al-Duhail in Qatar, leads the foreign-based contingent. The squad also features Daniel Anyembe, Johnstone Omurwa, Alfred Scriven, Eric Ouma, and Richard Odada.
The Harambee Stars will start their residential camp on October 4, 2024, as they gear up for the first leg against Cameroon on October 11, 2024, at Japoma Stadium in Douala, followed by the second leg on October 14, 2024, at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. The second match will be played behind closed doors.
These fixtures will be pivotal for Kenya’s bid to qualify for the prestigious continental tournament in Morocco.
Provisional Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Ian Otieno (Richards Bay FC), Patrick Matasi (Kenya Police), Byrne Omondi (Bandari)
Defenders:
Alphonce Omija (Gor Mahia), Daniel Anyembe (Viborg), Amos Nondi (Ararat), Sylvester Owino (Gor Mahia), Johnstone Omurwa (Abha), Collins Sichenje (Vojvodina), Joseph Okumu (Reims), Geoffrey Ochieng (Gor Mahia), Eric Ouma (Rakow)
Midfielders:
David Odoyo (Tusker), Christine Erambo (Tusker), Richard Odada (Dundee United), John Ochieng (Zanaco), Timothy Ouma (Elfsborg), Anthony Akumu (Kheybar), Duke Abuya (Yanga), Ronney Onyango (Gor Mahia), Austine Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), Boniface Muchiri (Ulinzi Stars)
Forwards:
John Avire (El Sekka El Hadid), Michael Olunga (Al-Duhail), Jonah Ayunga (St. Mirren), Adam Wilson (New Saints), Sydney Lokale (AFC Leopards), Alfred Scriven (Bryne FK)
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