Harambee Stars vs Mauritius: Predicted starting XI

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FOOTBALL Harambee Stars vs Mauritius: Predicted starting XI

Kiplagat Sang • 08:00 - 18.06.2023

Pulse Sports looks into how Kenya might line up for their game against the hosts of the Four-Nations tourney.

Harambee Stars are set to play their second and final game in the Four-Nations tournament on Sunday afternoon.

The East Africans are looking for a second win after beating Pakistan in the opening game on Wednesday.

With the confident display that Kenya had, especially in the first half, head coach Engin Firat is expected to largely maintain his starting XI that beat Pakistan 1-0.

In goal, Bryne Odhiambo was handed his debut and kept a clean sheet, and the KCB custodian is expected to be maintained between the sticks with Ian Otieno and Brian Bwire benched.

Collins Sichenje and David ‘Cheche’ Ochieng showed an aspect of solidity, and the coach is not expected to make a change in regard to his centre-back pairing.

Daniel Sakari and Aboud Omar were the fullbacks in the last game, while Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma and Amos Nondi performed the roles of wingbacks. Given that Firat will be looking for a second straight victory, he is set to maintain the game strategy witnessed in the last game.

Richard Odada and Teddy Akumu were solid in deep midfield, and the duo should maintain their starting slots.

Kakamega Homeboyz’s Moses Shummah had a solid and impressive debut before he was replaced in the second half by Daniel Anyembe. Shummah’s industrious work rate is set to assure him of a starting XI once again on Sunday.

Michael Olunga kept falling deep into the midfield as Shummah was solely responsible for pressing Pakistanis. It would be interesting to see whether the same game plan would be deployed against Mauritius.

Harambee Stars probable starting XI: Bryne Odhiambo, David Ochienhg, Collins Sichenje, Aboud Omar, Daniel Sakari, Eric Ouma, Amos Nondi, Richard Odada, Teddy Akumu, Michael Olunga, Moses Shummah.