- Harambee Stars Head Coach, Benni McCarthy, met one of the team’s promising players, Tyler Onyango, in England
- McCarthy is currently out of the country with a delegation from the Football Association of Kenya to talk to players of Kenyan origin
- Kenya will host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania, and McCarthy is keen to build a competitive team
Head Coach of Harambee StarsBenni McCarthy and Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Deputy President McDonald Mariga met Tyler Onyango in England on Wednesday.
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McCarthy and Mariga are currently on an impressive tour of Europe to talk to players playing abroad who are of Kenyan descent.
With the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) just around the corner, McCarthy is keen to build a competitive squad that can match Africa’s best players.
The team, which also includes National Executive Committee (NEC) member Abdallah Yusuf and national team manager Nick Kimanthi, met Onyango there Liverpool.
Who is Tyler Onyango?
The 23-year-old, who plays as a midfielder, was born to a Kenyan father and an English mother. He is currently on loan at Stockport Everton. He has previously played for Forest Green Rovers and Burton Albion on loan.
He has played for England under-17s, making him eligible to play for Harambee Stars. Onyango has previously revealed that he was willing to play for Kenya, making McCarthy’s job easier.
“I deserve to play for Kenya and it’s definitely something I would be open to because you never know what the future holds so I want to keep my mind open for any opportunities that may arise,” he said in a previous interview with Nation Africa.
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Statistics about Tyler Onyango at Stockport
The midfielder has made 13 appearances for the League One side this season, providing two assists. However, his last match was played on 17 February, where he played 56 minutes in a 1–0 loss against Bradford City.
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Onyango injured his hamstring in that game, which will keep him out for the rest of the season. This is the second major injury he suffered at Edgeley Park after another last season.
“Despite a string of good performances at right-back at the start of the season, Tyler’s progress at SK3 has been hampered by injury, which has prevented him from building a string of first-team games. We wish Tyler all the best and will continue to offer our support throughout his recovery. We thank him for his efforts during his time as a Stockport County player,” read the club’s statement.
His current contract at Everton expires at the end of the season.
The prospect of Harambee Stars is about to return
Meanwhile, Hull City midfielder Eliot Matazo is training to return from a serious injury.
The Harambee Stars prospect injured his ACL last year and returned soon. He was due to play for the under-21 team on Tuesday night but returned to the squad.
The Tigers will play West Bromwich Albion next.
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