The Kenya U23 Emerging Stars squad, set to take part in the 2021 CECAFA Senior Championships, has been named.
Among the notable inclusions are Tusker forward Henry Meja, Gor Mahia’s Benson Omalla, AFC Leopards’ Marvin Nabwire, Sofapaka’s Ambrose Sifuna, and Kariobangi Sharks’ influential goalkeeper Brian Bwire.
Coach Stanley Okumbi, while releasing the squad, noted that he would miss the services of a couple of players who are involved with their clubs. He however noted that the team is up to the task.
“Some players are unavailable as they are on duty with their clubs in the FKF Leagues. I am confident, nonetheless, that those we have called up have what it takes to achieve a positive outcome in Ethiopia,” said coach Okumbi.
The team is scheduled to hit camp today, Sunday, June 19, 2021, in Nairobi in preparation for the tourney, to be played in Ethiopia’s Nothern City of Bahir Dar between July 3, and July 18, 2021.
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Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Brian Bwire (Kariobangi Sharks), Caleb Otieno (Gor Mahia), Dolph Junior Owino (Nairobi Stima)
Defenders
Jimmy Ndungi (Tusker), Portipher Odhiambo (Vihiga Bullets), Silvester Owino (Kakamega Homeboyz), Moses Mudavadi (Nzoia), Collins Shichenje (AFC Leopards), Boniface Mwangemi (Kariobangi Sharks), Yussuf Mainge (AFC Leopards), Fredrick Alushula (Kariobangi Sharks), Brian Wepo (KCB)
Midfielders
Joshua Nyatini (Posta Rangers), Marvin Nabwire (AFC Leopards), Sven Yidah (Nairobi City Stars), Vincent Wasambo (KCB), Faraj Ominde (Tusker), Reagan Otieno (KCB), Oliver Maloba (Nairobi City Stars), Peter Thiong’o (AFC Leopards), Francis Mwangi (Mwatate United), Ambrose Sifuna (Sofapaka), Josephat Lopaga (Posta Rangers), Steiner Musasia (Posta Rangers), John Njuguna (Ulinzi Stars), Dennis Musamali (Nzoia Sugar), Elisha Wekesa (Nzoia Sugar)
Forwards
Benson Omalla (Gor Mahia), Henry Meja (Tusker), Sydney Lokale (Kariobangi Sharks), Ken Wanyonyi (Bungoma Superstars), Alfred Tanui (Kisumu All-Stars)
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