Ex-Leeds United midfielder included as Engin Firat names Harambee Stars traveling squad to face Qatar

FOOTBALL: Ex-Leeds United midfielder included as Engin Firat names Harambee Stars traveling squad to face Qatar

Mark Kinyanjui 21:00 - 05.09.2023

The traveling party unsurprisingly consists mostly of foreign-based players, with only four local based players featuring in the squad.

Kenya head coach Engin Firat has named the 23-man squad that will be traveling to Doha on Wednesday to take part in an international friendly match against the Qatar national team on Thursday this week.

The traveling party unsurprisingly consists mostly of foreign-based players, with only four local based players featuring in the squad.

KCB custodian Bryne Omondi, veteran Patrick Matasi, Kakamega Homeboyz forward Moses Shummah and Elvis Rupia are the four players that will form part of the camp, while Gor Mahia’s Austin Odhiambo and teenage midfielder Stanley Wilson have been left out altogether.

Head coach Engin Firat had revealed in a press conference on Monday that Ayub Timbe picked up a knock while playing for his club in China which could make him a doubt for the game, but will be assessed upon linking up with the team in Qatar.

The team will head back to Kenya on Friday, September 8, 2023, to continue preparations for their match against South Sudan on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

Goalkeepers: Ian Otieno (Zesco, Zambia), Byrne Odhiambo (KCB), Patrick Matasi (Kenya Police FC)

Defenders: Collins Sichenje (AIK, Sweden), Joseph Okumu (Stade Reims, France), Brian Mandela (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Johnstone Omurwa (Estrela, Portugal), Daniel Anyembe (Viborg, Denmark), Eric Ouma (AIK, Sweden), Amos Nondi (Ararat, Armenia), Abud Omar (Kenya Police).

Midfielders: Richard Odada (AaB, Denmark), Teddy Akumu (Sagan Tosu, Japan), Kenneth Muguna (Kenya Police), Timothy Ouma (IF Elfsborg, Sweden), Duke Abuya (Singida Fountain Gate, Tanzania), Ayub Masika (Nanjing City Football Club, China), Alfred Scriven (IL Hødd, Norway), Clarke Oduor (Bradford City AFC, England).

Forwards: Moses Shummah (Kakamega Homeboyz), Elvis Rupia (Kenya Police), Michael Olunga (Al Duhail, Qatar), Masud Juma (Al Jabalain, Saudi Arabia)