The Kenyan Senior Men’s team, Harambee Stars, held a light training session today afternoon, hours after they arrived in Malawi for a four-nation tournament.
Likewise, the U20 Rising Stars also had a light session ahead of their tournament’s opening match against Zimbabwe. The match is set to be played on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe starting at 4 pm EAT.
The arrival in camp of AFC Leopards left-back Vincent Mahiga and Gor Mahia winger Sharif Musa has boosted the Harambee Stars camp. The duo were called up late to camp in place of Abud Omar and Eric Johanna who were released on Thursday morning. The coach is handling the matter.
In the meantime, Rising Stars coach Salim Babu could not travel with the team owing to a hitch in his travel documents. Consequently, his assistant, Anthony Akhulia, will serve as head coach for the team in the competition.
This tournament holds significance as it aims to prepare both teams for their upcoming FIFA and CAF assignments.
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Rising Stars players enjoy a cooling break as they held their final training session on Thursday, March 21, 2024, ahead of their opening match of the four-nation tournament in Malawi
Fixtures
Harambee Stars
Saturday, March 23, 2024
- Zambia vs Zimbabwe (Bingu National Stadium, 2 pm EAT)
- Malawi vs Kenya (Bingu National Stadium, 6 pm EAT)
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
- Third place play-off | Loser Match 1 vs Loser Match 2 | Bingu National Stadium, 3 pm EAT
- Final | Winner Match 1 vs Winner Match 2 | Bingu National Stadium, 6 pm EAT
Rising Stars
Friday, March 22, 2024
Kenya vs Zimbabwe (Silver Stadium, 4 pm EAT)
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Malawi vs. Kenya (Silver Stadium, 4 pm EAT)
Rising Stars Final Squad
Goalkeepers
Ibrahim Wanzala, Issa Emuria,
Defenders
Baron Ochieng, Junior Masinza, Faiz Ouma, Manzur Okwaro, Paul Ochuoga, Joshua Onyango, Joseph Bate, Collins Ochieng
Midfielders
Stanley Wilson, Timothy Noor, Sigmunn Maina, Andres Odhiambo, Ryan Ogam, Dalphene Ezekiah, Hassan Beja, Linus Munyao, Tyrone Kariuki, James Gachago, Elly Owande
Forwards
Christopher Koloti, Syphas Otieno
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Harambee Stars Final Squad
Goalkeepers
Ian Otieno, Byrne Omondi, Patrick Matasi
Defenders
Joseph Okumu, Johnstone Omurwa, Alphonce Omija, Collins Sichenje,Daniel Anyembe, Amos Nondi, Geoffrey Ochieng, Vincent Mahiga
Midfielders
Chrispine Erambo, Richard Odada, Kenneth Muguna, Kaycie Odhiambo, Rooney Onyango, Ayub Timbe, Anthony Akumu, Shariff Musa
Forwards
Michael Olunga, Jonah Ayunga, Benson Omalla, John Avire