Coach Engin Firat names final Harambee Stars squad for CHAN qualifiers against South Sudan
Coach Engin Firat has announced the final Harambee Stars squad for Kenya’s upcoming 2024 CHAN CECAFA qualifiers. As Kenya prepares for a crucial two-legged showdown against South Sudan, the national team aims to make a strong impact despite already securing a spot in the 2025 CHAN tournament as co-hosts. The first leg is set for October 27, 2024, in Juba, with the return match on November 3 in Uganda.
Coach Engin Firat has announced the final Harambee Stars squad for the 2024 Total Energies African Nations Championship (CHAN) CECAFA qualifiers. The team is set for a critical two-legged encounter against South Sudan.
Kenya has already secured a spot in the 2025 CHAN tournament as one of the co-hosts, alongside Uganda and Tanzania. However, the national team aims to make a strong impression during the qualifiers.
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The first leg against South Sudan is scheduled for October 27, 2024, at Juba International Stadium, kicking off at 3 PM. The return leg will take place on November 3, 2024, at 4 PM at Mandela National Stadium in Uganda.
A win against South Sudan will see Kenya advance to the final phase of the qualifiers, where they will face the winner of the Djibouti versus Rwanda match-up. The final phase is set for December 20-27, 2024.
Boost for the CECAFA Region
For the first time, CAF has allowed three countries—Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania—to co-host the CHAN tournament. With their automatic qualifications, the CECAFA region will see greater representation in the competition. Additionally, the region has been granted an extra qualification spot, providing a chance for one more CECAFA team to join the tournament.
The Harambee Stars are expected to travel to Juba on Friday, October 25, 2024, ahead of the first leg.
Final Squad
Goalkeepers
Byrne Odhiambo (Bandari), Farouk Shikalo (KCB), Ibrahim Wanzala (Kakamega Homeboyz)
Defenders
Musa Mohammed (Kenya Police FC), Sylvester Owino (Gor Mahia), Alphonce Omija (Gor Mahia), Geoffrey Ochieng (Gor Mahia), Bernard Ondiek (Posta Rangers), Brian Eshihanda (Kakamega Homeboyz), Daniel Sakari (Kenya Police FC)
Midfielders
Vincent Owino (Nairobi City Stars), Marvin Nabwire (Kenya Police FC), Kenneth Muguna (Kenya Police FC), Ronney Onyango (Gor Mahia), Austine Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), Issa Lumumba (Ulinzi Stars), Boniface Muchiri (Ulinzi Stars), Chrispine Erambo (Tusker FC), Matthias Isogol (Mara Sugar), Andreas Odhiambo (Kariobangi Sharks)
Forwards
Victor Omune (AFC Leopards), Mathew Tegisi (Shabana), Patrick Otieno (KCB)
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