Emerging Stars head coach Anthony Kimani has named his provisional squad ahead of Kenya’s second-round, two-legged qualifier againstCôte d’Ivoire for the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Kenya will host the first leg on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 3:00 pm at Nyayo National Stadium, before travelling to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for the second leg fixture on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 10:00 pm EAT at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny.
The Emerging Stars advanced to this stage after narrowly overcoming Tanzania 5–4 on aggregate in the first round. The winner of the tie will progress to the third and final qualifying round, with a place at the 2027 U-23 AFCON at stake. The tournament will also serve as the qualifying competition for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Emerging Stars provisional squad
GoalKeepers
Caleb Kramer, Collins Omondi, Kevin Oduor, Bernard Jairo.
Defenders
Ian Omondi, Joseph Bate, Jackson Imbiakha, Robinson Musungu, Collins Ochieng, Baron Ochieng, Price Musebe, Wycliffe Awiko, Bilal Otieno, Telena Ochieng.
Midfielders
Aldrine Kibet, Kevin Wangaya, Kelly Madada, Andres Odhiambo, Irad Mshindi, Humphrey Aroko, Oliver Majaka, Zachary Nyakwara, Glen Githinji, Ateek Omar, Jack Steel, Mark Kithome.
Forwards
Brooklyn Kazungu, Lawrence Okoth, Paul Osama, Jeremy Bisau, Syphas Otieno, Stephen Omondi, Dan Omalla, Emmanuel Osoro, Collins Okello, Henry Omollo, Colin Akeno, Javan Ochieng, Hassan Beja
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