This archive report was first published on 13 November 2019.
Wanyama and Olunga Boost Harambee Stars Squad Ahead of Egypt Clash ¶
Published on November 13, 2019
Kenyan football fans have been treated to a boost ahead of the 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifier clash against Egypt as Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama and Kashiwa Reysol striker Michael Olunga have joined the Harambee Stars squad.
Wanyama and Olunga are the latest foreign-based players to link up with the Francis Kimanzi-tutored side, which has been holding a non-residential training camp comprised of all local players selected in the squad.
According to the Harambee Stars Twitter handle, the squad has been further galvanized by the arrival of Brommapojkarna midfielder Eric Johanna and defender Harun Shakava of Nkana FC.
John Avire will miss out due to personal commitments, while Boniface Muchiri is expected in Egypt as the team will hold its final training session ahead of the clash on Thursday, November 14.
Here is the full Harambee Stars squad:
- Goalkeepers: Patrick Matasi (St. George SC, Ethiopia), Timothy Odhiambo (Ulinzi Stars, Kenya), Ian Otieno (Red Arrows, Zambia)
- Defenders: Johnstone Omurwa (Wazito, Kenya), Harun Shakava (Nkana, Zambia), Joash Onyango (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Hillary Wandera (Tusker, Kenya), Erick Ouma (Vasalunds IF, Sweden), Joseph Okumu (IF Elfsborg, Sweden), Samuel Olwande (Kariobangi Sharks, Kenya)
- Midfielders: Teddy Akumu (Zesco United, Zambia), Johanna Omollo (Cercle Brugge, Belgium), Kenneth Muguna (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Ayub Timbe (Beijing Renhe, China), Victor Wanyama (Tottenham Hotspurs, England), Boniface Muchiri (Tusker, Kenya), Lawrence Juma (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Cliff Nyakeya (FC Masr, Egypt), Erick Johanna Omondi (IF Brommapojkarma, Sweden), Whyvone Isuza (AFC Leopards, Kenya)
- Forwards: Michael Olunga (Kashiwa Reysol, Japan), Jesse Were (Zesco United, Zambia), John Mark Makwatta (AFC Leopards, Kenya)
