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Harambee Stars land in South Africa ahead of their two must-win AFCON 2025 qualifying fixtures against Namibia and Zimbabwe.
The Kenya National Football Team, Harambee Stars, has touched down in South Africa as they prepare for two critical AFCON 2025 qualifying matches.
Set to take place in Polokwane, Kenya will first face Zimbabwe on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM EAT, followed by a match against Namibia on November 19, at 4:00 PM EAT, both at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Head coach Engin Firat and his squad departed Nairobi early Monday morning and arrived at Oliver Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, marking the beginning of their final preparations for the upcoming games.
The team’s early arrival is aimed at acclimatizing to the conditions in Polokwane—a familiar ground where they clinched a 2-1 victory over Namibia in September during the first leg of the qualifiers.
Kenya, currently third in Group J with 4 points, trails group leaders Cameroon with 10 points and Zimbabwe with 8 points. With only two games remaining, Kenya needs wins to have a chance of progressing to the 2025 AFCON tournament.
Coach Firat has named a 23-man squad for the matches, featuring some new faces and familiar leaders. U20 captain Amos Wanjala makes his debut call-up to the senior squad, adding youthful energy to the team.
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Harambee Stars legend backs decision to drop Matasi as he picks which goalkeeper to play against Zimbabwe & Namibia
The former Kenyan international has agreed with Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat’s move on the Kenya Police man while picking his favourite goalkeeper for the upcoming matches.
Michael Olunga, the team captain and leading striker, will spearhead the attack alongside John Avire and Jonah Ayunga.
Final Squad
Goalkeepers
Byrne Odhiambo, Faruk Shikhalo, Ian Otieno
Defenders
Daniel Anyembe, Amos Wanjala, Amos Nondi, Joseph Okumu, Johnstone Omurwa, Charles Momanyi, Eric Ouma, Abud Omar
Midfielders
Anthony Akumu, Marvin Nabwire, Duke Abuya, Timothy Ouma, Richard Odada, Austine Odhiambo, Ronney Onyango, Alfred Scriven, Leshan Mootian, Adam Wilson
Forwards
Michael Olunga, Jonah Ayunga, John Avire
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