Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has been forced to make changes to his squad for the June international window, with three players ruled out and replacements called up ahead of the team’s trip to South Africa.
Job Ochieng, Ryan Ogam and Byrne Omondi will miss the upcoming matches, prompting the inclusion of Amos Nondi, Kelly Madada and Brian Bwire in the national team setup.
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The squad changes come as Kenya’s scheduled friendlies against Palestine and Kyrgyzstan were cancelled due to logistical challenges. Harambee Stars will instead face Lesotho in a two-match series during the FIFA international window.
Both fixtures will be played at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, with the first match set for June 4 and the second on June 7. Kick-off for both games is scheduled for 4pm EAT.
The team reports to camp on Monday, June 1, for a training session before departing for South Africa on Tuesday.
Full Team
Goalkeepers: Brian Bwire (Polokwane City), Faruk Shikhalo (St. George) and Caleb Kramer (ADO Den Haag)
Defenders: Erick Ouma (Rakow), Stanley Wilson (AIK), Sylvester Owino (Gor Mahia), Frank Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), Alphonce Omija (E.S. Du Sahel), Deon Woodman (Wealdstone), Ronney Onyango (Sogndal) and Sydney Agina (Stoke City).
Midfielders: Richard Odada (UTA Arad), Chris Erambo (Tusker FC), Clarke Odour (Bradford), Will Lenkupae (Unattached), Kelly Madada (AFC Leopards), Mohammed Bajaber (Simba SC) and Amos Nondi (FK Partizani)
Forwards: Austine Odhiambo (Nejmeh SC), Zech Obiero (Leyton Orient), Ben Stanley (Gor Mahia), Sammy Hena-Kamau (Hull City), Micah Obiero (Wealdstone) and Lawrence Okoth (SJK Seinajoki)
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