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Harambee Stars' 23-man traveling squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will depart on Wednesday morning for Libreville ahead of crucial matches against Gabon and Seychelles.
Three players have been dropped by Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat as he named his traveling squad that will leave the country early Wednesday morning for Gabon.
Moses Shummah, Geoffrey Onyango, and Eric Balecho, with the latter two who were in the Stars camp for the first time, have been released as the team prepares to travel to the Central African nation at 8 AM.
Shummah, in particular, was expected by many to be in the squad, having made an impressive mark by scoring Kenya's solitary goal in a thrilling 1-0 win over Pakistan during a Four Nations Tournament in Mauritius back in June, on his full debut.
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17:45 - 14.11.2023
FOOTBALL Gabon suspend former Sunderland and Bordeaux duo ahead of Harambee Stars clash
Gabon Football Federation expels two key players ahead of crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Kenya.
However, coach Firat seems to have opted for other options as he shapes his team for the challenging qualifiers.
And in a bid to strengthen the defensive lineup, Zambia-based defender Dennis Ng’ang’a has been called up to replace Joseph Okumu, who will have to wait for a late fitness test.
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19:36 - 14.11.2023
FOOTBALL Seychelles announce squad for World Cup qualifier against Kenya after player boycott
Seychelles hastily assembles squad for World Cup qualifiers following a boycott, aiming to score goals and meet set objectives.
Okumu recently picked up a knock while playing in Stade Reims’ French Ligue 1 match against the formidable Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Sweden-based defender Eric Ouma has also traveled with the team but his availability for the qualifiers remains uncertain as he awaits assessment by the team’s medical staff.
Ouma sustained a knock in his last club match in Sweden, and his participation will depend on his fitness evaluation.
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16:31 - 14.11.2023
FKFPL Gor Mahia secure friendly against Tanzanian side Azam
K'Ogalo and Azam FC gear up for an international friendly, providing a platform for talent assessment and cross-border footballing camaraderie.
The arrival of all foreign-based players to the squad is a positive sign for Harambee Stars, as they prepare for their first competitive match since early 2022.
FIFA had slapped Kenya with an indefinite suspension following the disbandment of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) by former Sports Cabinet Secretary Amb. Amina Mohammed.
Harambee Stars will kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with an away clash against Gabon on Thursday.
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15:04 - 14.11.2023
FOOTBALL Masud Juma on why Harambee Stars players are confident about 2026 World Cup chances
Harambee Stars striker exudes confidence for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers despite injury concerns, aiming for success.
Following their clash with Gabon, Harambee Stars will face Seychelles at Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Monday, marking another crucial fixture in their qualification journey.
Kenya has been drawn in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Burundi, and Seychelles.
Traveling squad
Goalkeepers
Patrick Matasi (Kenya Police), Ian Otieno (Zesco), Joseph Ochuka (Bandari)
Defenders
Nabi Kibunguchy (Orlando City), Abud Omar (Kenya Police), Daniel Sakari (Tusker), Eric Ouma (AIK), Joseph Okumu (Reims), Johnstone Omurwa (CF Estrela), Amos Nondi (Ararat), Dennis Ng'ang'a (Zanaco)
Midfielders
Duncan Otieno (Gaborone United), Teddy Akumu (Sagan Tosu), Duke Abuya (Singida), Kenneth Muguna (Kenya Police), Rooney Onyango (Gor Mahia), Eric Johanna (UTA ARAD), Richard Odada (Aalborg), Alfred Scriven (Hodd) , Timothy Ouma (Elfsborg),Ayub Masika
Forwards
Masud Juma (Al Faisaly), Michael Olunga (Al Duhail), Benson Omalla (Gor Mahia)
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