Kenya vs Equatorial Guinea: Harambee Stars Predicted Lineup Against the Nzalang Nacional

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy is set to ring the changes and hand opportunities to several new faces as Kenya prepare for their international friendly against Africa Cup of Nations–bound Equatorial Guinea at the Emirhan Sports Center in Antalya, Turkey. 

Stars have been in camp throughout the week sharpening their fitness levels and fine–tuning tactical details ahead of today’s clash.

The South African gaffer intends to use this friendly to assess depth, identify reliable options, and build a competitive squad for upcoming international assignments.

There is strong expectation that several players will be handed debuts, while others will finally get the chance to prove their worth on the international stage. 

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McCarthy has emphasized the importance of broadening the pool, ensuring that every player—goalkeepers included—gets minutes during the November friendlies. 

The technical team believes this approach will create healthy competition and allow standout performers to claim meaningful roles moving forward.

Kenya will also be playing another friendly next week, giving McCarthy the opportunity to field two different starting line–ups across both matches. 

The Harambee Stars are expected to set up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, with Polokwane City goalkeeper Brian Bwire tipped to start between the posts.

In defence, Ronney Onyango, Baron Ochieng, Alphonce Omija, and Kevin Otiende are likely to form the back four, bringing a blend of experience and youthful energy.

The midfield is set to feature a mix of creativity and work-rate, with Boniface Muchiri on the right, William Lenkupae on the left, and the central pair of Duke Abuya and Timothy Ouma expected to dictate the tempo.

Up front, McCarthy could unleash a physical and dynamic striking partnership of Jonah Ayunga and Job Ochieng, both eager to make an impression on the international stage. Their movement and link–up play may determine how dangerous Kenya becomes in the final third.

Brian Bwire, Ronney Onyango, Baron Ochieng, Alphonce Omija, Kevin Otiende, Boniface Muchiri, Duke Abuya, Timothy Ouma, William Lenkupae, Jonah Ayunga, Job Ochieng.