Harambee Stars Squad Announced for 2025 AFCON Qualifiers Against Zimbabwe and Namibia

Kenya's Harambee Stars are gearing up for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, scheduled to take place from September 2nd to 10th, 2024.

Placed in Group J alongside Cameroon, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, the Kenyan national team faces crucial matches against Zimbabwe and Namibia in their quest to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament.

Harambee Stars head coach, Engin Firat, has unveiled the provisional squad that will represent Kenya in these important qualifiers. The team is a mix of both local talent and internationally-based players, with notable names like Captain Michael Olunga, Joseph Okumu, Timothy Ouma, and Eric Johanna among those leading the charge.

Kenya will host Zimbabwe on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Stade Mandela National Stadium in Uganda, and will then travel to South Africa for their match against Namibia.

Harambee Stars Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers: Ian Otieno (Richards Bay FC), Patrick Matasi (Kenya Police), Byrne Omondi (Bandari).

Defenders: Collins Sichenje (Vodvojina), Joseph Okumu (Reims, France), Johnstone Omurwa, Amos Nondi (Ararat), Abud Omar (Kenya Police), Eric Ouma (Rakow, Poland), Sylvester Owino (Gor Mahia), Alphonce Omija (Gor Mahia).

Midfielders: Kayci Odhiambo (AFC Leopards), Chris Erambo (Tusker), Richard Odada (Dundee United), Anthony Akumu (Kheybar), Kenneth Muguna (Kenya Police), Eric Johana (UTA, Romania), Ronney Onyango (Gor Mahia), Austine Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), Patrick Otieno (KCB), Duke Abuya (Young Africans), Timothy Ouma (Elfsborg).

Forwards: John Avire (P. Suez), Michael Olunga (Al-Duhail, Qatar), Jonah Ayunga (St. Mirren, Scotland), Benson Omalla (Safa SC), Victor Omune (AFC Leopards).