Benni McCarthy names final Harambee Stars squad for CHAN 2024
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named his final 25-man squad for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), with Kenya set to host the tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has released his final 25-man squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which kicks off on August 2. Kenya will co-host the tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania, with all of Kenya’s Group A matches scheduled to be played at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
Our final #TotalEnergiesCHAN2024 squad 🇰🇪
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McCarthy has opted for a mix of experience and youth across all departments. The goalkeeping unit will feature Faruk Shikhalo, Sebastian Wekesa and the returning Byrne Omondi, whose experience is expected to add leadership to the squad.
The defence line will be anchored by experienced names such as captain Abud Omar, Siraj Mohammed, Alphonce Omija, Sylvester Owino, Michael Kibwage and Daniel Sakari. They will be joined by emerging talents including AFCON U20 graduate Manzur Suleiman, and debutants Swaleh Pamba, Kevin Okumu and Lewis Bandi.
The midfield includes Brian Musa, Alpha Onyango, Austin Odhiambo, Ben Stanley and Marvin Nabwire, forming a balanced core for McCarthy’s setup.
Up front, Masoud Juma will lead the attack. He will be supported by Mohammed Bajaber, Boniface Muchiri and Ryan Ogam, while David Sakwa, Austin Odongo and Felix Oluoch have earned their first senior team call-ups.
Captaincy duties will be led by Abud Omar, assisted by Daniel Sakari and Alphonce Omija.
Speaking after unveiling the squad, McCarthy expressed confidence in the team’s readiness:
“The preparations have been fantastic, and the lads have really stepped up the intensity. I’m pleased with how they’ve responded to the demands of the technical bench, and I’m satisfied with what I’ve seen in training. I’m confident we’ll be ready to represent the country well at CHAN.”
Kenya is drawn in a tough Group A alongside DR Congo, Angola, Morocco and Zambia. The Harambee Stars will begin their campaign on Sunday, August 3 against DR Congo.
Kenya CHAN 2024 Group A Fixtures (All matches at Kasarani Stadium)
Kenya vs DR Congo | Sunday, August 3 | 3:00 PM
Angola vs Kenya | Thursday, August 7 | 7:00 PM
Kenya vs Morocco | Sunday, August 10 | 3:00 PM
Zambia vs Kenya | Sunday, August 17 | 3:00 PM
Final CHAN 2024 Squad – Kenya
Goalkeepers: Faruk Shikhalo, Byrne Omondi, Sebastian Wekesa
Defenders: Siraj Mohammed, Manzur Suleiman, Swaleh Pamba, Abud Omar, Alphonce Omija, Sylvester Owino, Mike Kibwage, Daniel Sakari, Lewis Bandi, Kevin Okumu
Midfielders: Brian Musa, Alpha Onyango, Austin Odhiambo, Ben Stanley, Marvin Nabwire
Forwards: Mohammed Bajaber, Boniface Muchiri, David Sakwa, Ryan Ogam, Masoud Juma, Austin Odongo, Felix Oluoch
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