Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has named 25 players in his provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Burundi and Ivory Coast.
The coach has retained most players who triumphed at the four-nation tournament in Malawi in March while calling up some new faces.
Among the new faces is Kenya Police defender Brian Okoth, who has stood out in the local league. Gor Mahia’s Austine Odhiambo, who has the most assists in the FKF Premier League this season, has also earned a call-up.
Additionally, the coach has summoned Tobias Knost, who plies his trade in Germany with SV Verl and Bruce Kamau, who features for Perth Glory in Australia.
Adam Wilson, who plays for Bradford City in England, has also earned a maiden national team call-up.
Duke Abuya and Elvis Rupia also return to the fold after missing the team’s last assignments at the four-nation tournament in Malawi.
Harambee Stars Squad Preparation, Match Dates
The team starts preparations for the qualifiers tomorrow, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Nairobi.
Kenya plays Burundi on June 7, 2024, before facing the reigning Africa Cup of Nations winners, Ivory Coast, on June 11 2024.
Ahead of the crucial matches, the team shall tentatively depart for Malawi on June 2, 2024
