Kenya Under 20 head coach Salim Babu has named a provisional squad of 50 players in preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Under-20 qualifiers in the CECAFA Zone.
The squad which is expected to be trimmed to 23 players will be preparing for the competition slated to take place from October 6th to 20th, 2024, in Tanzania where Kenya is set to open their campaign against the hosts on the opening day of the qualifiers.
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The squad boasts a diverse pool of talent from both local and international teams. Notable inclusions are Kenya Under-18 captain Amos Wanjala, who plays for Spain’s Athletic Club Tollerano.
Wanjala’s teammates in the Under-18 team goalkeeper Ibrahim Wanzala (Kakamega Homeboyz), Tyron Kariuki who is currently unattached and a chunk of players picked from High Schools.
Full Squad
Goalkeepers: Ibrahim Wanzala (Kakamega Homeboyz), Sammy Saboke (AFC Leopards), Benard Maeri (Ruiru Hot Stars), Joshua Keya (Kibera Black Stars), and Peter Juma (Nakuru Bucks).
Defenders: Joseph Bate (MOFA), Amos Wanjala (Athletic Club Tollerano), Manzur Okwaro, Baron Ochieng (Sofapaka), Collins Ochieng (Kariobangi Sharks), Rodgers Wasega (Nairobi City Stars), Francis Gethoi (Naivas), Mohammed Aden Kaire (Mombasa United), Meguel Osotsi (Highway Secondary School), Charles Auma (Sofapaka), and Jackson Imbiakha (Mombasa United).
Midfielders: Stanley Wilson (A.I.K, Sweden), Andres Odhiambo (Kariobangi Sharks), Elly Owande (Al Nasra), Kevin Wangaya (FC Tirana), Kelly Madada (AFC Leopards), Lucas Maina (Murang’a Seal), Benard Odhiambo (Nairobi United), Wiliam Gitamu (Bandari), Hamisi Otieno (Goseta High School), Irad Mushidi (Musingu High School), and Houstin Oluoch (Musingu High School).
Attack: Tyron Kariuki (Unattached), Aldrine Kibet (Nastic Soccer Academy), Louise Ingavi (Montverde Academy), Dalphene Omuri (Shabana), Mark Shaban (Gor Mahia), Austine Odongo (Shabana), Jeremy Bisau (Cheshunt FC), Abdalla Egesa (Bidco United), Javan Omondi (Ulinzi Stars), Syphas Otieno (MOFA), Isaac Oweri (Nairobi United/ Vasalund), Harrison Amalemba (Musingu High School), Linus Munyao (Riffa Sports Club), Hassan Beja (AFC Leopards), Nesta Olum (AFC Leopards), Adrian Oloo (Nairobi United), Dancan Odhiambo Omala (Nairobi United), Humphrey Aroko (Kariobangi Sharks/ Highway Secondary School), Oliver Machaka (Kakamega Homeboyz), Lawrence Ouma (MOFA), Clinton Asiako (Bidco United), Henry Omollo (Fountain Gate, Tanzania), and Izadin Mohammed (Bandari).
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