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Rising stars head coach names provisional Rising Stars squad for Malawi tournament, Including Aldrine Kibet, Tyrone Kariuki, Amos Wanjala and AFC Leopards' Hassan Beja.
Salim Babu has announced the Kenya National U20 football team, Rising Stars’s provisional squad for the upcoming four-nation tournament set to take place in Malawi from March 18th to 26th, 2024.
The squad comprises a diverse mix of players from various teams participating in different FKF-run leagues across the country.
Notably, 12 players who showcased their skills in the 2023 CECAFA U18 Boys Championships have been included in the squad.
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Ibrahim Wanzala, recognized as the best goalkeeper, and Aldrine Kibet, the top scorer from the CECAFA U18 Boys' Championships 2023, headline the list of talented young players.
Among those earning call-ups are Junior Stars captain Amos Wanjala, Louis Ingavi, Syphas Otieno and Baron Ochieng, all bringing their leadership and skills to the squad.
The team also benefits from the experience of FKF Premier League players, including Mark Shaban and Paul Ochuoga from Gor Mahia, as well as Francis Kamau from Bidco United, Kakamega Homeboyz Junior Masinza, and Ulinzi Stars' Lucas Maina.
The squad features players from various tiers of Kenyan football, including FKF National Super League representatives like Rainbow FC midfielder Tyson Kariuki and Migori Youth midfielder Elly Owade.
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FKF Division One club players, such as MOFA duo Joseph Bate and Syphus Otieno, have also earned their places in the provisional squad.
The team is set to report to camp on Monday, March 11, 2024, as they prepare for the four-nation tournament, which serves a dual purpose.
Apart from providing exposure for elite youth talent, the tournament acts as crucial preparation for the upcoming 2024 AFCON Under-20 qualifiers scheduled later this year.
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Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Ibrahim Wanzala (Kakamega Homeboyz), Junior Odhiambo (Migori Youth), Joshua Keya (Rainbow), Kevin Alloys (Mathare United), Issa Emuria (Ulinzi Stars).
Defenders
Nesta Olum (AFC Leopards), Sigmun Maina (Kariobangi Sharks), Junior Masinza (Kakamega Homeboyz), Baron Ochieng (Sofapaka), Francis Kamau (Bidco United), Fidel Otieno (Mathare United), Paul Ochuoga (Gor Mahia), Faiz Opande (Elite Falcon, Dubai), Daniel Odhiambo (Mombasa Elite), Joseph Bate (MOFA), Grant Odiero (Mombasa Elite), Amos Wanjala (Nastic Sports Academy), Mansur Okwaro (Unattached), Collins Ochieng (Kariobangi Sharks).
Midfielders
Linus Munyao (Rainbow), Hamisi Otieno (Homabay), Lucas Maina (Ulinzi Stars), Benard Ouma (Nairobi United FC), Ryan Wesley (Rainbow), Zechariah Obiero (Leyton Onorient FC), Stanley Wilson (AIK, Sweden), Kevin Wangaya (Apollonia FC, Albania), Kelly Madada (AFC Leopards), Brian Kamau (Rainbow), Aldrine Kibet (Nastic Sports Academy), Elly Owade (Migori Youth), Andreas Onyango (Kariobangi Sharks).
Forwards
Delphine Omuri (Shabana), Hassan Beja (AFC Leopards), Brian Mboya (Bidco United), Adrian Oloo (Nairobi United), Umar Rajab (Apollonia FC, Albania), Oliver Machaka (Kakamega Homeboyz), James Gachago (St Andrew’s United), Clinton Asiago (Bidco United), Mark Shaban (Gor Mahia), Louis Ingavi (Montvarde Academy, USA), Syphas Otieno (MOFA), Tyron Kariuki (Rainbow), Javan Omondi (Ulinzi Stars), Christopher Koloti (AFC Leopards).
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