Hassan Abdallah sends Engin Firat confident message ahead of November World Cup qualifiers

Hassan Abdallah (R) featuring for Harambee Stars in a past match against Egypt

FKFPL Hassan Abdallah sends Engin Firat confident message ahead of November World Cup qualifiers

Mark Kinyanjui 20:45 - 20.10.2023

Abdallah has not featured for Harambee Stars since June but fancies a return to the set up in November.

Bandari captain Hassan Abdallah has sent a message to Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers which will commence in November this year.

Kenya will take on Gabon and Seychelles in what will be a must win two games if they are to stand a chance of laying a good foundation for the rest of their campaign by the time the 2026 World Cup arrives.

Abdallah has represented Kenya since making his debut in 2018, but has not featured for the side since the June invitational tournament against Mauritius.

He was called up for the international friendlies against South Sudan and Qatar, but failed to feature given he had lost his passport according to Firat.

“Before we traveled, we encountered some problems. Abdallah Hassan lost his passport, and we're uncertain if he'll play tomorrow (against South Sudan in September) since the issue hasn't been resolved yet,” Firat disclosed, shedding light on Hassan's situation.

Hassan is optimistic that his issues will be resolved by November, which will allow him to take part in the qualifying games.

“They should not give up on me. They will see me at my best by the time the World Cup qualifiers start in November,” Abdallah said.

“I have spoken to the coach and he told me that he needed to see what other players could offer before November.

“He wanted to see what other players would do during the international friendly against Russia so that when it is time to name the final squad for the November qualifiers, he will select his squad.”

Abdallah made his debut for Kenya in September 2018 against Malawi.

In March 2021, he famously produced a splendid  performance by scoring a  goal as Kenya secured a 1-1 draw against Egypt at Kasarani Stadium during  the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match .

He followed it up again with an opening goal as Kenya beat Togo  2-1 in Lome.

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