Harambee Stars head coach Francis Kimanzi has announced his squad for the upcoming Mapinduzi Cup in Zanzibar, featuring some exciting young talents. Among the notable names in the squad are teenage sensation Kelly Madada, FKF Premier League top scorer Ryan Ogam, and the experienced Mohammed Bajer.
The squad includes a mix of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and strikers, all ready to represent Kenya in the prestigious tournament. In the goalkeeping department, Byrne Odhiambo, Faruk Shikalo, and Sebastian Wekesa will be vying for the starting spot. The defensive line will be marshaled by players like Sylvester Owino, Hanif Wesonga, Alphonce Omija, Brian Okoth, Abud Omar, Siraj Mohammed, Ronney Onyango, and Daniel Sakari.
The midfield will be controlled by the likes of Michael Mutinda, Chrispine Erambo, Brian Musa, Kelly Madada, Austine Odhiambo, Kenneth Muguna, Ben Stanley Omondi, Mohammed Bajaber, and Boniface Muchiri. Up front, the attacking trio of Moses Shumah, Ryan Ogam, Darius Msagah, James Kinyanjui, Victor Omune, and Marvin Nabwire will be tasked with finding the back of the net.
Coach Kimanzi has put together a squad with a good mix of experience and youth, aiming to make a mark in the Mapinduzi Cup. With the likes of Ogam and Madada in fine form domestically, Harambee Stars will be looking to make a strong impression in the tournament.
Stay tuned for updates on how the Kenya national team fares in Zanzibar as they look to showcase their talent and compete against some of the best teams in the region. Let’s cheer on Harambee Stars as they aim for success in the Mapinduzi Cup under the guidance of coach Kimanzi.
This article was written by Dennis Mabuka, a seasoned Kenyan journalist with 18 years of experience covering sports events. He is currently a sport content creator with en.Africatopsports.com.