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Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has gone for an all-out attack against Qatar in Thursday's friendly match.
Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has gone for an attacking line-up against Qatar after fielding three strikers in his starting XI.
Captain Michael Olunga will lead the line alongside Masoud Juma of Al-Jabalain while Elvis Rupia, who recently ditched Kenya Police for Singida Fountain Gate in Tanzania, is also starting.
It is an experienced forward line which points to an all-out attack for Kenya and it will be supported by a three-man midfield of Richard Odada, Anthony Akumu and Kenneth Muguna.
Firat has kept faith in KCB goalkeeper Bryne Odhiambo while Johnstone Omurwa will partner Joseph Okumu in central defence as Daniel Anyembe plays at right-back while Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma starts at left-back.
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Kenya are looking for a positive result in the first of their two friendly matches this month after their last assignment ended in a 1-0 loss to Mauritius in the four-nations tournament in June.
Firat was widely criticised for employing a conservative approach at the tournament which Kenya only managed to score one goal at which could have perhaps informed his decision to start with three strikers.
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Olunga has been on fire for his side Al Duhail, scoring four goals in the first three league games of the season, while Rupia was the top scorer in the FKF Premier League last season.
Harambee Stars starting line-up against Qatar: Bryne Odhiambo, Johnstone Omurwa, Joseph Okumu, Daniel Anyembe, Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma, Richard Odada, Anthony Akumu, Kenneth Muguna, Masoud Juma, Elvis Rupia, Michael Olunga
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