A couple of FKFPL players have made the cut, including Shabana’s Delphine Omuri, as well as Ulinzi Stars’ Lucas Maina.
Junior Stars head coach Salim Babu has named the provisional squad for the upcoming CECAFA U18 tournament set to kick off on November 25 in Nairobi.
The team consists a blend of students and those that participate in various tournaments and FKF-run leagues in the country.
A couple of FKFPL players have made the cut. Kariobangi Sharks’ trio of Stanley Wilson, Mathew Kibiwott and Evans Aroko have made the squad, as well as Ulinzi Stars’ Lucas Maina, Shabana’s Delphine Omuri and Kakamega Homeboyz’ Ibrahim Wanzala.
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08:33 - 17.11.2023
FOOTBALL Five lessons learned from Harambee Stars’ 2-1 loss to Gabon
Kenya sit at the bottom of Group F following the Gabon loss which offered vital lessons.
Additionally, 11 National Super League stars have made the team, including players from Rainbow, Mombasa Star’s and Migori Youth.
National Secondary School Games champions St Anthony’s and finalists Shanderema have produced six and three players respectively. Most notably, former St Anthony’s forward Aldrine Kibet, who is currently based in Spain, and Shanderema duo of Mark Shaban and Kelly Madada.
Kakamega School’s Green Commandos, have four players, led by captains Jack Ongaya and Clement Kawere.
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07:33 - 17.11.2023
FOOTBALL ‘Disband Harambee Stars’ - Angry fans call for changes after Kenya’s defeat to Gabon
Kenyan fans have called for major changes in the wake of Harambee Stars’ loss to Gabon after watching Engin Firat’s men collapse in the second half of their 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Also, Chapa Dimba tournament stand out player Derrick Oketch from Ebwali Secondary School makes the squad.
Junior Stars squad
Goalkeepers
Ibrahim Wanzala (Kakamega Homeboyz), David Obasanjo (Migori Youth), Joshua Keya (Rainbow), Salim Andale (Tusker Youth), Benard Maeri (Ruiru Hotstars) Ryan David (Machakos Boys High School)
Defenders
Ely Otieno (Serani), David Wanyama (Serani), Clement Kawere (Green Commandos), Francis Mukutwa Kulongo (Shanderema), Kevin Musambai (St.Anthony), Collins James (Green Commandos), Charles Wesonga (Green Commandos), Brian Abuka (St Anthony's), Baron Otieno (Sofapaka), William Orute (St.Anthony), Brian Yida (Goseta Boys), Joseph Bate (Mofa), Brian Mulembi (Winam), Amos Wanjala (Nastic Sports Academy), Oseph Omondi (Agai Secondary), Jackson Imbiakha (Rainbow), Mansur Okwaro (Rainbow), Jack Ongaya (Green Commandos)
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06:32 - 17.11.2023
FOOTBALL Gabon vs Kenya player ratings: Matasi, Omurwa disappoint as Harambee Stars fall short
Here are our ratings of Harambee Stars players after Kenya lost to Gabon in their opening World Cup qualifying match.
Midfielders
Bily Clinton (Rainbow), Morice Omondi (Usenge Secondary), Haustine Oluoch (Musingu High), Dismas Ongocho (Dagoreti High), Linus Munyau (Raindow), Calvin Akala (Green Commandos), Braxton Ouma (Musingu High), Armstrong Omondi (Alliance High School) Joseph Omuse (St Anthony's), Alvin Kasavuli (Nastic Sports Academy), Kelly Madada (Shanderema), Stanley Wilson (Kariobangi Sharks), Tyron Kariuki (Rainbow), Jacob Otieno (Rainbow), Kelvin Wanyanga (Kariobangi Sharks) Mathew Kibiwot (Kariobangi Sharks), Evans Aroko (Highway Secondary), Bakari Athman (St Anthony), Amisi Otieno (Goseta), Aldrine Kibet (Nastic Sports Academy)
Attackers
Delphine Omuri (Shabana), Shadrack Omondi (Nova Pioneer), George Ogutu (Magadi Secondary), Brian Ogutu (Kisumu Day), Leonel Oduor (Goseta), Headson Bwire (Goseta), Junior Gregory (St Anthony's), Papa Barasa (St Anthony's), Joseph Omondi (Usenge), Fredrick Ochieng (Uefa Despanol), Brian Onyango (Awasi), Lucas Maina (Ulinzi Stars), Inistin Simiyu (St Joseph), Dennis Wafula (Mwitoti), Luis Ingavi (USA), Ben Saul (Lugusi), Vonicks Odhiambo (Agai Secondary), Mark Shaban (Shanderema), Samuel Odhiambo (Uefa Despanol), Felix Omondi(Agoro Sare), Hosea Kamau (Goseta) Emillio Brian (Migori Youth), Mwanzia Joseph (Mombasa Stars), Mohammed Adan (Mombasa Stars)
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