Harambee Stars set to compete in Four Nations tournament, aiming for victory and preparation for World Cup AFCON qualifiers.
Harambee Stars will take on Malawi in the opening match of the highly anticipated Four Nations Tournament at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, Malawi.
The tournament, orchestrated by Malawi, will also feature Zambia and Zimbabwe squaring off on the first day, Saturday, March 23, at the same prestigious venue.
13:03 - 03.03.2024
FOOTBALL Harambee Stars to face strong Malawi squad in upcoming Four-Nations Tournament
Malawi has unveiled local-based players squad with eight Nyasa Big Bullets players for Four-Nations Tournament.
As the tournament unfolds, the victors of these initial clashes will advance to the grand finale, while the teams not making the cut vying for third place in a play-off scheduled for Tuesday, March 26.
Adding to the fervor, the tournament will concurrently run an U20 version mirroring the senior team's format.
16:06 - 13.03.2024
FOOTBALL Zambia coach Avram Grant wary of Harambee Stars threat ahead of Four Nations Tournament
Zambia national team head coach Avram Grant has warned against underestimating Kenya in the Four Nations Tournament.
The Harambee Stars squad, meticulously selected by coach Engin Firat, comprises 27 formidable players.
This tournament is not merely a series of matches for the Harambee Stars but a pivotal phase in their preparation for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
Parallel to the senior squad's aspirations, the Kenya U-20 team, under the astute guidance of Salim Babu, is gearing up for their own challenge.
Babu is tasked with sculpting a robust squad from his initial selections, with preparations intensifying since the team convened on Monday, March 11, 2024.
16:31 - 13.03.2024
FOOTBALL Austin Odhiambo: Harambee Stars fans question exclusion of Gor Mahia midfield maestro from squad
Kenyans have reacted angrily to the decision by Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat to snub Gor Mahia midfield maestro from the squad ahead of the Four Nations Tournament.
Harambee Stars squad
Goalkeepers: Ian Otieno (Zesco-Zambia), Patrick Matasi (Kenya Police), Byrne Odhiambo (Bandari), Bonphas Munyasa (Murang'a Seal)
Defenders: Sichenje (AIK-Sweden), Joseph Okumu (Reims-France), Johnstone Omurwa (Estrela-Portugal), Dennis Ng’ang’a (Zanaco Zambia), Daniel Anyembe (Viborg-Denmark), Amos Nondi (Ararat), Abud Omar (Kenya Police), Eric Ouma (Rakow-Poland)
Midfielders: Alphonce Omija (Dhofar-Oman), Kaycie Odhiambo (AFC Leopards), Chris Erambo (Tusker), Richard Odada (Aalborg-Denmark), Anthony Akumu (Sagan Tosu), Kenneth Muguna (Kenya Police), David Sakwa (Bandari), Shariff Musa (Gor Mahia), Ayub Timbe (Sebail-Azeberijan), Eric Johanna (UTA-Romania), Rooney Onyango (GOR Mahia)
Forwards: John Avire (Sekka), Michael Olunga (Duhail-Oman), Jonah Ayunga (ST. Mirren-Scotland), Benson Omalla (Gor Mahia)
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