Harambee Stars squad arrives in Kampala for CHAN qualifiers return leg

By FKF Communications

Harambee Stars squad touched down in Kampala, Uganda, ahead of the team’s crucial return leg match of the CHAN qualifiers, against South Sudan.

The match is set to be played on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Nelson Mandela Stadium.

The travelling squad, a blend of seasoned players and emerging talents, is geared for a decisive encounter. The team is determined to secure a favourable result and advance further in the competition.

Travelling Squad

Goalkeepers: Byrne Odhiambo (Bandari), Faruk Shikalo (KCB).

Defenders: Abud Omar (Kenya Police FC), Siraj Mohammed (Bandari), Ian Karani (Kariobangi Sharks), David Ochieng (Kenya Police FC), Sylvester Owino (Gor Mahia), Daniel Sakari (Kenya Police FC), Charles Momanyi (Tusker FC).

Midfielders: Ronney Onyango (Gor Mahia), Marvin Nabwire (Kenya Police FC), Issa Lumumba (Ulinzi Stars), Fidel Origa (Bandari), Chrispine Erambo (Tusker FC), Vincent Owino (Nairobi City Stars), Caleb Olilo (Posta Rangers), Austine Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), Mooitian Leshan (Ulinzi Stars).

Forwards: Patrick Otieno (KCB), Ryan Ogam (Tusker FC), Moses Shuma (Kakamega Homeboyz), Francis Kahiro (KCB).

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, Harambee Stars were beaten 2-0 by South Sudan in Juba in the first leg of the opening round of the qualifiers.

Second half goals were enough for the Bright Stars to pick an important win in their quest to qualify for a first ever senior continental showpiece.

Ezbon Malish opened the scoring in the 50th minute before midfielder Yohanna Juba completed the victory in the 68th minute.

The fixture doesn’t have a big bearing on Harambee Stars, given the fact that Kenya will host the 2025 CHAN tournament, alongside Uganda and Tanzania.

Simply put, Kenya is using the qualifiers as a training ground for preparations ahead of the soccer bonanza.