Harambee Stars Head Coach Engin Firat has unveiled his final 23-man squad for the decisive Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier matches against Zimbabwe and Namibia.
The squad features a notable call-up for U20 captain Amos Wanjala, marking his first appearance with the senior national team. Both games will take place at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, according to the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).
Kenya will face Zimbabwe on Friday, November 15, followed by a concluding Group J clash against Namibia on Tuesday, November 19.
Final Squad:
Goalkeepers: Byrne Odhiambo, Faruk Shikhalo, Ian Otieno
Defenders: Daniel Anyembe, Amos Wanjala, Amos Nondi, Joseph Okumu, Johnstone Omurwa, Charles Momanyi, Eric Ouma, Abud Omar
Midfielders: Anthony Akumu, Marvin Nabwire, Duke Abuya, Timothy Ouma, Richard Odada, Austine Odhiambo, Ronney Onyango, Alfred Scriven, Leshan Mootian, Adam Wilson
Forwards: Michael Olunga, Jonah Ayunga, John Avire
The team will depart Nairobi on November 11, 2024. Previously, Harambee Stars drew 0-0 with Zimbabwe and triumphed 2-1 over Namibia. Currently, Kenya holds third place in Group J with 4 points after four matches. Cameroon tops the group with 10 points, followed by Zimbabwe with 8, while Namibia has yet to score.
With Cameroon already qualified for the 2025 AFCON, Kenya and Zimbabwe are in contention for the remaining spot. Kenya must secure victories in both upcoming games while hoping Zimbabwe either loses or draws against Cameroon in their final match.
If Zimbabwe defeats Kenya on November 15, they will qualify directly.
Teams already qualified include Morocco (host), Egypt, Algeria, Angola, DRC, Burkina Faso, and Senegal.
