- Benni McCarthy has named a squad of 23 players in Harambee Stars for the World Cup qualifier against Gambia and the Seychelles
- The South African coach is looking for his first victory in qualifying next month
- Harambee Stars defended the Chan 2024 quarterfinals before lifting in front of Madagascar
Coach of Harambee Stars Benni McCarthy has announced a 23 -man squad for the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier against Gambia and the Seychelles.
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The South African trainer hopes Kasarani.
McCarthy and her team are raw from the Chan 2024 race, where they secured the quarterfinals before receiving a penalty shootout from Madagascar.
Who are mentioned in the Benni McCathy squad?
McCarthy has retained many players involved in CHAN 2024. The 13 participants of the squad have qualified.
Captain Michael Olunga He returns to the team after missing June friendly matches against Chad. Real Sociedad star Job Ochieng has also been called for the first time.
However, Austin Odhiambo, Mohamed Siraj, Daniel Sakari, Chrispine Erambo, and Masoud Juma are among the losers who miss the opportunity.
A full squad of 23 Benni McCarthy Players
Goalkeepers: Faruk Shikhalo, Byrne Omondi, Brian Bwire
Defenders: Sylvester Owino, Alphonce Omija, Collins Sichenje, Michael Kibwage, Ronney Onyango, Abud Omar, Lewis Bandi
Links: Richard Odada, Alpha Onyango, Duke Abuya, Manzur Suleiman, Timothy Ouma, Ben Stanley, Marvin Nabwire
Watches: Emmanuel Osoro, William Lenkukae, Job Ochieng, Boniface Muchiri
Attacks: Michael Olunga, Ryan Ogam
Fans talk about the squad
Kenyans appeared on social networks to contribute different views after the announcement of the squadron.
@Richie254 Said Emmanuel Osoro deserved during the game, referring to him as a very good striker.
@Ragnarkp He felt Austin Odhiambo’s isolation was legalized, saying that although he had a talent, he was not able to rule at an international level.
@abdulqaadirmn praised Mansur Suleiman, and called him “Valverde coming to Kenya.”
Some were more suspicious, while @kweyu_ writing: “I got there to Olunga and I was very tired.”
Why Harambee Stars will fight against Gambia, the Seychelles
Kenya clashed with Gambia and Gabon last March. The minutes of the safe goal from William Lenkupae got a draw against the Gambia, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Gabon beat Harambee Stars 1-0 on the Nyayo Stadium.
The upcoming matches against Gambia and Seychelles are scheduled to be played on September 5 and September 9 at Kasarani Stadium, during the first international break of the 2025/26 season.
Victor Animal talks about the effect of McCarthy
In an related story, Victor Wanyama focused on the major changes that Benni McCarthy has brought to the Harambee Stars.
That former link of Tottenham Hotspur said the South African coach has given players the confidence to enjoy football again.
The animals, however, were not included in the recent squad despite returning a few months ago.
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