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Pulse Sports dissects Firat’s latest squad and picks out conspicuous absentees.
Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has named his provisional squad that will take part in the Four Nations tournament in Mauritius.
Again, his squad has opened a line for debate; the players sidelined after the latest call-ups and the omission of these players have left, as expected, tongues wagging.
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17:06 - 29.05.2023
FOOTBALL Four new faces in Harambee Stars squad for Four Nations Tournament
Apart from the four, three players are also making a comeback to the national team.
The fact that some players, previously regulars for the national side, missed out on a large pool of 30 men raises questions about whether their time is up.
Eric Johana
The attacking midfielder has been missing in Firat’s squads.
At one point, Omondi was viewed as one of the best midfielders that the country would rely on for some time but a failure to attract the eyes of the national team’s coach almost points to one thing; his time is up. Could it be?
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13:20 - 29.05.2023
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FKF have quashed rumors saying that the team had insufficient funds to prepare the team for the qualifiers.
Gad Mathews
One of the consistent players for Gor Mahia as they chase their record-extending 20th Football Kenya Federation Premier League title.
He has been outstanding and is in the race to win this season’s Golden Glove, but his omission and inclusion of Simon Masaka of Sofapaka has raised questions.
Levis Opiyo
Another goalkeeper who is having a far better season in the local league.
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17:56 - 23.05.2023
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The forward can join the club on a free transfer in the off-season transfer window.
Despite the fact that AFC Leopards are struggling, he has managed 14 clean sheets, and this points to an impressive individual run. A run that deserves to be rewarded with a call-up.
He was called up – and dropped – when Kenya were preparing to face Iran in March in an international friendly.
Brian Mandela
One of the experienced defenders Kenya boasts of but has struggled to catch the attention of the current coach.
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18:31 - 27.05.2023
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The Kenyan has had an outstanding season, scoring three goals and providing 10 assists.
The fact that he plays for Mamelodi Sundowns means he has the necessary experience and pedigree to help Harambee Stars at the back.
His experience comes from the fact that he has featured in the CAF Champions League, which guarantees him a stage to face top-level opposition in the continent.
He is also a serial winner with Masandawana, and these are the credentials needed for any team, specifically a national team trying to build itself into a competitive outfit.
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The midfielder signed a new two-year deal in December 2022.
Patrick Matasi
One of the most glaring omissions in the recent squad and his absence means that Ian Otieno, of Zesco United, is the senior most goalkeeper.
Matasi has been a regular figure in the Harambee Stars set-up since he starred during the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt in 2019.
Some pundits had pointed out that he was on his way to establishing a recognizable figure that would match or even surpass Francis Onyiso and Duncan Otieno.
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13:20 - 26.05.2023
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This is set to be a big blow to the title-chasing clubs, who would have wanted a better way to finish the season.
Jonhstone Omurwa
He was a regular player when Francis Kimanzi was in charge, but the departure of the former Mathare United tactician saw his presence fade.
The center-back plies his trade in Portugal with Estrela da Amadora in the Portuguese second tier.
Duke Abuya
The Kenya Police FC midfielder has failed to make the cut, although his club teammates Alvin Mangeni, Clifton Miheso, Charles Ouma, David Ochieng, and Abud Omar are in.
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18:31 - 26.05.2023
TRANSFERS Michael Olunga responds to crazy Bayern Munich links
The Harambee Stars striker is a hot cake, and his future will dominate the rumour mills in the coming days.
His experience gathered from Kariobangi Sharks to Nkana FC of Zambia should have made him stand out and be summoned, but that is not the case.
But only time will tell if his future with the national team is still intact or not.
Elvis Rupia
The former Nzoia Sugar FC forward has had an outstanding season in from of goal and is second in the top scorer's chart behind Benson Omala.
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15:51 - 29.05.2023
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Both title contenders were unable to get the best of each other in a match that epitomized what competition really is.
He has netted in the last two games against Ulinzi Stars and Mathare United and is one of the most inform forwards in the league currently.
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