Patrick Matasi dropped as Engin Firat names strong starting line up for Cameroon reclash in Kampala

Patrick Matasi dropped as Engin Firat names strong starting line up for Cameroon reclash in Kampala

Mark Kinyanjui 15:45 - 14.10.2024

Firat has dropped Patrick Matasi following his error-prone performance against Cameroon in Douala, bringing back Byrne Omondi to the starting line up.

Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has named a strong starting line up for their Cameroon reclash at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Namboole, Uganda on Monday as he aims at getting his side back on track in the quest to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Firat has decided to drop Patrick Matasi to the bench, with Byrne Omondi returning to the starting line up. Joseph Okumu starts alongside Johnstone Omurwa, who also makes a return, with Daniel Anyembe starting as the right back.

Michael Olunga starts amid his fitness problem, with John Avire also coming into the line up, with Duke Abuya set to occupy the number ten position.

Teddy Akumu starts alongside his usual partner in crime Richard Odada, while Erick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma starts as left back.

Starting line up

Starting XI: Patrick Matasi, Eric Ouma, Sylvester Owino, Daniel Anyembe, Amos Nondi, Anthony Akumu, Richard Odada, Timothy Ouma, Duke Abuya, Michael Olunga, Ronney Onyango

Subs: Geoffrey Ochieng, Adam Wilson, Joseph Okumu, Chrispine Erambo, Ian Otieno, Byrne Omondi, Collins Sichenje, John Ochieng, John Avire, Alfred Scriven, Alphoce Omija, Jonah Ayunga

Cameroon have also named a relatively strong line up for the encounter.

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