Rising Stars, The Kenya U20 men’s national team, has commenced the first three-day scouting mini camp today Monday, February 24, 2025 as part of its preparations for the upcoming AFCON U20 tournament, scheduled to take place from April 26 to May 18, 2025, in Ivory Coast.

This initial phase of this camp focuses on identifying talents predominantly from Nairobi and its environs as the technical bench seeks to strengthen the squad ahead of the continental showpiece.

The scouting exercise, spearheaded by head coach Salim Babu, is expected to provide an opportunity for young players to showcase their potential and stake a claim for selection into the final squad. With a competitive AFCON U20 tournament ahead, this camp serves as a crucial step in ensuring the Rising Stars assemble a formidable team.

A second scouting mini camp is scheduled to run from Monday, March 3 to Wednesday March 5, 2025 continuing the talent identification process across different regions. These sessions are integral in shaping the squad that will eventually represent the country.

Kenya has been placed in Group C with defending champions Senegal, Zambia and Sierra Leone, promising another fiercely contested group.

The top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals along with the two best third-placed teams. From there, the tournament will proceed in a knockout format, culminating in the final on 18 May 2025. Additionally, the four semi-finalists will book their place at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 later this year, continuing Africa’s proud tradition of excellence on the world stag

Squad

Bernard Jairo (Kariobangi Sharks), Humphrey Omondi (Kariobangi Sharks), Tony Goga (Kariobangi Sharks), Jacob Otieno (Kariobangi Sharks), Razel Omondi (Kariobangi Sharks), Andres Odhiambo (Kariobangi Sharks), Price Musebe (Kariobangi Sharks), Fidel Odhiambo (Mathare United)
Stalone Odhiambo (Mathare United), Mark Shaban (Gor Mahia), Kelly Madada (AFC Leopards), Hassan Beja (AFC Leopards), Samuel Guto (AFC Leopards), Gilbert Abala (Nairobi City Stars), Rogers Obusu (Nairobi City Stars), Eugene Ikutwa (Bidco United), Victor Kunyili (Bidco United), Alex Kipruto (FC Talanta), Robert Mutie (FC Talanta), Emmanuel Osoro (FC Talanta), Meshack Nyabinge (Sofapaka), Jack Onganya (Sofapaka), Derrick Khaemba (Sofapaka), Miguel Osotsi (FC Talanta), Charles Junior (Sofapaka), Sydney Otieno (Kibra United), Baron Ochieng (Sofapaka), Wayne Dalvin (Sofapaka), Kevin Oduor (Nairobi United), Brian Sifa (Nairobi United), Hakim Chumbe (Nairobi United), Bernard Ouma (Nairobi United), Adrian Oloo (Nairobi United), Isaac Omweri (Nairobi United), Duncan Omala (Nairobi United), Joshua Keya (Kibera Blackstars), Randy Nagide (Water Works), Jennings Odhiambo (Water Works), Humphrey Onyango (Kariobangi Legends), Robby Mangi (Kariobangi Legends), Adrian Origi (Bongonaya), Wycliff Oduor (Naivas), Telana Ochieng (Ulinzi Stars)Brian Emillio (Ulinzi Stars)Javan Omondi (Ulinzi Stars)
Joseph Omuse (Ulinzi Stars), Lucas Maina (Murang’a Seal), Humphrey Obina (Murang’a Seal), Tyrone Kariuki (KCB FC), Manzur Okwaro (KCB FC), Irad Mushindi (KCB FC), William Gitama (Bandari), Izzadin Mohammed (Bandari), Delphine Omuri (Shabana), Austin Odongo (Shabana), Oliver Machaka (Kakamega Homeboyz), Kevin Wangaya

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