Kenya vs Senegal: Harambee Stars Probable Lineup Against Teranga Lions

Harambee Stars have one of their biggest tests in recent years as they take on Senegal in a friendly match in Turkey on Tuesday evening.

Kenya and Senegal last faced off at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, when the Teranga Lions won 3-1, and in all their five meetings, the West Africans have won four while the other one finished in a draw.

However, both teams head into the match from losses with Kenya having been beaten 1-0 by Equatorial Guinea on Friday while Senegal lost 2-0 to Brazil the following day.

PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Google News, Stay informed with Latest Sport News

For Kenya to get a positive result therefore, coach Benni McCarthy will need to field a strong line up and Pulse Sports predicts how Harambee Stars are likely to line up.

The Gor Mahia shot-stopper has been a mainstay in goal and his performances suggest he will retain his place for a match that will likely keep him busy.

The Norway-based full-back has no challengers at right-back but he has proved to be reliable both defensively and offensively.

Benni McCarthy’s options are limited in this position with youngsters as specialists left-back in the squad and after the Nairobi United star impressed on Friday, he will likely keep his place.

He has become a vital cog under Benni McCarthy due to his calmness and ability to sniff out danger and he is set to keep his place.

The Gor Mahia defender has plenty of experience which will be needed against the 2021 Africa champions.

He did not start on Friday but he offers the team balance and shields the defence well while his tenacity will be needed against a top-quality opposition like Senegal.

With Senegal set to heavily test Kenya, a double pivot of defensively-minded players will be needed and the Kenya Police man ticks most boxes.

The Yanga midfielder can play a little deep or advanced and he will oscillate between the two positions in a tough game that will likely be won in midfield.

The Gor Mahia winger started on the bench against Equatorial Guinea but this is a match that suits him as there will be space for him to attack when the Teranga Lions push numbers forward.

The 23-year-old has been a permanent fixture in the team and he brings energy, pace and vision but he has to be clinical after missing lots of chances previously.

This is a game that suits the Austria-based forward as the Senegal centre-backs are not blessed with pace and he could find himself in behind the defence quite often, allowing him to show his qualities.