This archive report was first published on 4 October 2021.
Published on October 4, 2021, Harambee Stars are set to face off against Mali in a crucial 2022 Fifa World Cup Group 'E' qualifier match in Morocco.
Due to the lack of a standard Fifa-approved stadium in Mali, the match will be held at the 45,000-capacity Stade Adrar in Agadir, with the game kicking off at 10pm under floodlights.
Coach Engin Firat has trimmed the 34-man squad to 27 players, who will form part of the travelling party, including members of the technical bench and Football Kenya Federation officials.
Local-based Stars players have been in camp since last week, with Firat stating that players who ply their trade outside the country will link up with the team on Tuesday in Morocco.
They will only train with the team for two days before the match, with the final session being on Wednesday evening at the match venue.
Stars are expected to train at the match venue, with the Turkish tactician employed on a two-month contract to ensure Kenya heads to Qatar next year.
"Our training has been good. I'm optimistic we will get a positive result in the game. I have had a short time to handle the team, but morale is high in the camp," said Firat.
