CHAN 2024: Harambee Stars Name Starting XI To Face DR Congo

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has officially named his starting XI for Kenya’s opening match of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 against two-time champions DR Congo, scheduled for this afternoon, Sunday, August 3, at Kasarani Stadium.

This will be Kenya’s debut appearance at the CHAN tournament, which features exclusively home-based players. With the full backing of a partisan crowd expected at Kasarani, McCarthy will be hoping for a strong start to set the tone in a highly competitive Group A, which also includes Angola, Morocco, and Zambia.

Kenya, who have been placed in group A, will be facing the Central African side hoping to get their campaign off on the right foot in front of their fans.

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McCarthy has opted to start with Byrne Omondi in goal. At right back, Kenya Police’s Daniel Sakari will start, as will Aboud Omar on the other flank.

At center back, McCarthy has started Sylvester Owino, pairing him with former Kenya U20 defender Manzur Suleiman. 

Alphonce Omija will start in the defensive midfield position, with Gor Mahia pair of Alpha Onyango and Austin Odhiambo given license to roam forward in the number eight positions. Masoud Juma and David Sakwa will both start as the wingers, with Ryan Ogam given the nod to start at center forward.

Byrne Omondi, Daniel Sakari, Abud Omad ©, Sylvester Owino, Manzur Okwaro, Alphonce Omija, Austin Odhiambo, Alpha Onyango, David Sakwa, Masud Juma, Ryan Ogam.