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Goalkeeper Patrick Matasi remains confident after receiving a call-up to the Harambee Stars squad for the crunch FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Seychelles and Gabon.
Harambee Stars custodian Patrick Matasi remains confident after receiving a call-up to the squad selected by head coach Engin Firat for the upcoming fixtures against Seychelles and Gabon.
Matasi featured in the last international friendly against Russia when he came on as a 14th-minute substitute for Bryne Omondi, who is nursing a three-month leg injury after going down during the match which ended 2-2.
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20:30 - 10.11.2023
FOOTBALL Harambee Stars: US-born defender reacts after earning maiden call-up for Kenya
The player has revealed his delight at earning his first call-up for Harambee Stars after keeping hope alive following recent snubs by coach Engin Firat
The former Tusker goalkeeper is set to feature as the first-choice keeper for the next two matches, but the experienced custodian looks unfazed, saying that his displays have earned him a place in the side.
“I have been in the national team for years. The coach knows what I can do for the team and for the nation, which is why he gave me another call-up," said Matasi.
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13:00 - 11.11.2023
'The players only earn Ksh.750 a day!' McDonald Mariga decries Harambee Stars players’ welfare
Mariga has revealed that the Football Kenya Federation owes him a lot of money, giving an example of how he had to cater for both his and Ismael Gonzalez’s traveling and accommodation expenses to honor a Harambee Stars game once.
“Now, we are focusing on the qualifiers before we get back to league action, which means that it has been a good showing that has earned me the call-up.”
Meanwhile, Matasi believes the win over Ulinzi Stars on Friday could prove monumental in the law enforcers’ quest for the title this season.
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15:04 - 10.11.2023
FOOTBALL How Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat found a gem in Rooney Onyango's versatility
Why Rooney Onyango's impressive versatility and adaptability earned him a spot in Harambee Stars' national team, leaving coach Firat stunned.
“It was a good game. If you look at how we had prepared ourselves for this game, we really wanted a win,” Matasi said.
“It was a good win for us because it is a derby where both teams have always had to settle for the draw each and every day. We wanted to make sure we had to win at all costs, and you saw that we got a win.
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14:33 - 11.11.2023
STARS ABROAD Harambee Stars defender set for epic showdown against Kylian Mbappe's PSG
Okumu will be facing Kylian Mbappe for the first time in his career hoping to get the better of the French superstar.
“If you look keenly, you cannot really talk about anything else. The thing is, we are taking it a game at a time. We have played three games and only gotten one point, meaning if we can take this to our next matches, it will be good.
“It is a marathon. We have only played 11 games.”
14:03 - 10.11.2023
FOOTBALL Eric Johana returns as Engin Firat names Harambee Stars squad for World Cup qualifiers
Firat has named Eric Johana in his 28-man squad for the first time since taking over as head coach but also handed debut call-ups to three other players.
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