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Harambee Stars faced team discord on Wednesday night with head coach Engin Firat forced to drop two players before departing for a Four Nations Tournament in Malawi.
Harambee Stars duo of Aboud Omar and Eric Johana Omondi were notably absent as the national team embarked on their journey to Malawi early Thursday morning for a highly anticipated Four Nations Tournament.
The absence of these key players stems from an unsettling discord within the team, leading to their last-minute exclusion from the squad.
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According to Mozzart Sport, the disruption originated from a heated exchange between Kenya Police defender Aboud Omar and Romanian-based forward Eric Johana.
"The altercation escalated quickly, with Johana losing his composure and Omar visibly enraged," a source revealed.
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Attempts by the coaching staff and team members to defuse the situation proved futile, culminating in a decisive action by the team's management.
Football Kenya Federation has yet to formally address the incident; however, the decision to drop the players was reportedly made by coach Engin Firat.
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11:49 - 21.03.2024
FOOTBALL AFC Leopards defender receives late Harambee Stars call up
AFC Leopards defender has received his first call-up to the Harambee Stars for the Four Nations Tournament in Malawi.
In response to the void left by the duo, the team called upon Vincent Mahiga of AFC Leopards to fill Omar's position, while Shariff Musa from Gor Mahia was also enlisted and joined the team's later departure.
Adding to the team dynamics, Gor Mahia captain Geoffrey Simiti Onyango was a late addition, stepping in for the injured Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma.
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08:33 - 21.03.2024
FOOTBALL Firat names final Harambee Stars 23-man traveling squad for Malawi Four Nations Tournament
Engin Firat has named the 23-man traveling squad that jetted out to Malawi on Thursday morning, with Joseph Okumu and Gor Mahia's 'Simiti' included
Simiti, alongside the new call-ups, made the trip with the team, signaling a quick pivot to focus on the upcoming challenges in Malawi.
The squad reshuffle also saw the exclusion of several players from the provisional team, including Bandari’s David Sakwa and Murang’a Seal’s Bonphas Munyasa, as the Harambee Stars fine-tune their lineup for the tournament.
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09:08 - 21.03.2024
FOOTBALL Timothy Ouma & AFC Leopards duo named in Rising Stars' travelling squad for Four Nations Tournament
Salim Babu has included AFC Leopards pair of Hassan Beja and Chris Koloti in his 23-man squad for Malawi.
Kicking off their campaign against the host nation, the Malawi Flames, on Saturday, March 23, the Harambee Stars aim to recalibrate and present a united front.
With subsequent matches against either Zimbabwe or Zambia on Tuesday, March 26, the Engin Firat's charges look to navigate past the internal strife and showcase their prowess on the international stage.
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07:33 - 21.03.2024
FOOTBALL Future is bright: Firat explains what new call-ups Ayunga, Sakwa, Erambo & co add to his squad
Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has expressed his excitement at the large number of young players he is able to call upon as he builds a strong squad with eyes on AFCON 2027.
Harambee Stars Squad
Goalkeepers: Ian Otieno, Byrne Omondi, Patrick Matasi
Defenders: Joseph Okumu, Johnstone Omurwa, Alphonce Omija, Collins Sichenje,Daniel Anyembe, Amos Nondi, Geoffrey Ochieng
Midfielders: Chrispine Erambo, Richard Odada,Kenneth Muguna, Kaycie Odhiambo, Rooney Onyango, Ayub Timbe, Anthony Akumu
Forwards: Michael Olunga, Jonah Ayunga, Benson Omalla, John Avire
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