This archive report was first published on 8 August 2019.
Kenya's U15 team, set to compete in the CECAFA U15 Championships in Eritrea this month, has been announced. The tournament is scheduled to take place from August 16 to September 1, 2019, in Asmara.
The team includes players who were part of the Shield Trophy-winning side at the Southampton Cup U13 category in England in 2017, such as Rajab Umar, Gil Harel, James Gachago, Kevin Wangaya, and Zein Mwakitawa.
Additionally, Karl Murugi and Isaac Mugweru, scouted from the ongoing FKF Elite Youth League, have also made the cut.
Kenya has been pooled in Group A alongside Somalia, Burundi, and hosts Eritrea.
The Junior Stars, meanwhile, lost 2-1 to Nairobi County League side Hakati Sportif in a buildup friendly match played at Camp Toyoyo on Wednesday.
Full Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Alvin Odari, Kennedy Okoth, Ibrahim Wanjala
- Defenders: Isaac Mugweru, Brian Kamau, Ibrahim Mone, James Gashago, Mike Churchill, Brian Osoro, Robby Mangi, Joseph Munala
- Midfielders: Rajab Umar, Andreas Odhiambo, Teddy Sirma, Kevin Wangaya, Karl Murugi, Zein Mwakitawa
- Strikers: Andrew Waliaula, Khamis Nyale, Gil Harel
