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Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has been forced to adjust his squad for the 2024 CHAN qualifiers against South Sudan following the late withdrawal of a key midfielder.
Harambee Stars have been dealt a major blow after Kenya Police midfielder Kenneth Muguna was ruled out of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers.
Muguna has been sidelined following a late fitness test, forcing the team to make a last-minute adjustment to their squad as they gear up to face South Sudan in the critical qualifiers.
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14:01 - 24.10.2024
Mathew Tegisi, Austin Odhiambo headline Harambee Stars squad for 2024 CHAN qualifier against South Sudan
Engin Firat has named final 24-man squad for crucial CHAN 2024 qualifying matches against South Sudan.
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) announced the news in an official statement, confirming that Muguna would not be traveling with the team.
“Midfielder Kenneth Muguna has been ruled out of the squad after failing a late fitness test,” the FKF disclosed.
Muguna’s absence comes at a challenging time for the Harambee Stars. The player recently displayed his skill by netting a goal for Kenya Police during a mid-week clash against Mathare United.
The injury thus comes as a blow to both his club and the national team, which was counting on his experience and flair as they head into the high-stakes CHAN qualifiers.
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12:40 - 24.10.2024
CHAN 2024 qualifiers: South Sudan intensifies training as Kenya keeps squad & strategy under wraps
Bright Stars have intensify preparations for their CHAN 2024 qualifier against Kenya while Harambee Stars remains secretive about their squad and strategy.
With Muguna out, the FKF moved swiftly to name Clifford Otieno of Nairobi City Stars as his replacement.
Otieno, who has shown consistency and adaptability in the midfield for Nairobi City Stars, will join the traveling squad to South Sudan and is expected to help fill the gap left by Muguna.
The team departed for South Sudan on Friday ahead of the first leg of the CHAN CECAFA qualifier match, scheduled for Sunday, October 27, at Juba International Stadium.
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The second leg is set for Sunday, November 3, at 4 PM EAT at Mandela National Stadium in Uganda.
A win over South Sudan will advance them to the final phase of the qualifiers, where they will face either Djibouti or Rwanda.
The final phase of the qualifiers will be held from December 20-27, and it will determine which teams will join the co-host nations Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in the 2024 CHAN tournament.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made history this year by awarding hosting rights to three East African nations, increasing regional representation in the tournament and boosting CECAFA’s presence in the competition.
Harambee Stars squad
Goalkeepers: Byrne Odhiambo (Bandari), Farouk Shikalo (KCB), Ibrahim Wanzala (Kakamega Homeboyz)
Defenders: Musa Mohammed (Kenya Police FC), Sylvester Owino (Gor Mahia), Alphonce Omija (Gor Mahia), Geoffrey Ochieng (Gor Mahia), Bernard Ondiek (Posta Rangers), Brian Eshihanda (Kakamega Homeboyz), Daniel Sakari (Kenya Police FC)
Midfielders: Vincent Owino ( Nairobi City Stars), Marvin Nabwire (Kenya Police FC), Clifford Otieno (Nairobi City Stars), Ronney Onyango (Gor Mahia), Austine Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), Issa Lumumba (Ulinzi Stars), Boniface Muchiri (Ulinzi Stars), Chrispine Erambo (Tusker FC), Matthias Isogol (Mara Sugar), Andreas Odhiambo (Kariobangi Sharks)
Forwards: Victor Omune (AFC Leopards), Sydney Lokale (AFC Leopards), Mathew Tegisi (Shabana), Patrick Otieno (KCB)
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