Juma, who was based in Iran, has earned a surprising call up to the squad for Arusha as Harambee Stars step up preparations for the upcoming CHAN 2024 tournament.
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has officially named a 25-man squad for the upcoming CECAFA Four Nations Tournament in Tanzania, a key part of Kenya’s preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Set to take place in Arusha, the tournament will serve as a testing ground for the squad’s readiness ahead of CHAN, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
In goal, McCarthy has gone with the experienced Farouk Shikalo, who returns to the national team setup, supported by Byrne Omondi and young talent Sepstianos Wekesa.
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Speaking ahead of the tournament, McCarthy emphasized the importance of this final tune-up opportunity:
“It is a good tournament to gauge our preparedness for CHAN. We are going to face formidable opponents, and that will clearly show us what is working and what needs to be fixed.”
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Kenya will kick off their campaign against Uganda Cranes on Monday, 21st July at 3:00 PM, face hosts Tanzania on Thursday, 24th July at 4:00 PM, and wrap up the group stage with a showdown against Senegal on Sunday, 27th July at 1:00 PM. All matches will be played at Karatu Stadium, Arusha.
With the final CHAN squad expected to be named on July 23, the CECAFA Four Nations Tournament will be the final audition for several players eager to book their place in the continental showpiece.
Harambee Stars Squad – CECAFA Four Nations Tournament
Goalkeepers:
Farouk Shikalo, Byrne Omondi, Sepstianos Wekesa
Defenders:
Siraj Mohammed, Manzur Suleiman, Pamba Swaleh, Abud Omar, Alphonce Omija, Sylvester Owino, Michael Kibwage, Daniel Sakari, Lewis Bandi, Kevin Okumu
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Brian Musa, Alpha Onyango, Austin Odhiambo, Ben Stanley, Marvin Nabwire
Forwards:
Masud Juma, Boniface Muchiri, Felix Oluoch, Mohammed Bajaber, David Sakwa, Ryan Ogam, Austin Odongo