This archive report was first published on 13 November 2019.
Afcon 2021: Harambee Stars Squad Announced ¶
Kenya's national football team, Harambee Stars, has announced its squad for the upcoming Afcon 2021 qualifiers. The team will face Egypt in a crucial match on November 14, 2019.
Among the notable players included in the squad are Victor Wanyama, a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur, and Michael Olunga, a striker for Kashiwa Reysol. The two players have been instrumental in their respective clubs and are expected to bring their experience and skills to the national team.
The squad also includes other talented players such as Joseph Okumu, Eric 'Marcelo' Ouma, and Eric Johanna Omondi, who have all been called up from their respective clubs in Europe and Asia.
Coach Francis Kimanzi has made some changes to the squad, with John Avire being left out due to personal reasons. Boniface Muchiri has also been included in the squad, despite being injured.
The Harambee Stars squad is as follows:
- 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 Hotspur, 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)
The Harambee Stars squad is expected to face a tough challenge against Egypt, but with the inclusion of experienced players like Wanyama and Olunga, the team is confident of a good showing.
