Coach Salim Babu has named the U-18 national team squad for the upcoming CECAFA U-18 Boys Championship.
The team boasts of a blend of school team players and those that participate in various tournaments and Football Kenya Federation (FKF) run leagues in the country.
An FKF-Premier League contingent of Kariobangi Sharks’ Stanley Wilson and Sigmunn Maina, Sofapaka’s Baron Ochieng, Ulinzi Star’s Lucas Maina and Kakamega Homeboyz’ Ibrahim Wanzala will add much-needed experience.
FKF-National Super League (NSL) and Division One clubs Rainbow FC and MOFA also add experienced players to the squad.
Notable names include Tyron Kariuki, Manzur Suleiman and Joseph Bate while USA-based Louis Ingavi and Nastic Sports Academy trio of Aldrine Kibet, Amos Wanjala and Alvin Kasavuli also make the squad.
The team departs for Kisumu today, Thursday, November 23, 2023, where they will play all their matches. Kenya has been placed in group A alongside Somalia, Rwanda, Sudan and Djibouti. It will face Sudan in their opening match.
The CECAFA U-18 Boys Championship is scheduled to kick off from November 25th to December 9th, 2023 in Kisumu and Kakamega.
Kenya U-18 National Team Squad Final Squad
Goalkeepers
Ibrahim Wanzala, Joshua Keya, Junior Odhiambo.
Defenders
Baron Ochieng, Joseph Bate, Amos Wanjala, Manzur Okwaro.
Midfielders
Stanley Wilson, Dalphene Ezekiah, Tyron Kariuki, Lucas Maina, Adrian Oloo, Elly Awino, Sigmund Maina, Alvin Kasavuli, Collins Ochieng, Kevin Musambai, Joseph Omuse, Humphrey Omondi.
Forwards
Syphas Otieno, Dancan Odhiambo, Louise Ingavi, Aldrine Kibet.
