Owino: Rise of Kisumu's finest to Harambee Stars backline pillar
Sylvester Owino Ahono had a thrilling performance in the league last season which attracted the attention of coach Benni McCarthy who granted him a call-up to Harambee Stars squad for CHAN...
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Sylvester Owino, a defender from Kisumu County, has risen from humble beginnings to become a pillar in the Harambee Stars backline at the ongoing African Nations Championship (Chan). His journey included stints at Vihiga Bullets, Kakamega Homeboyz FC, and his current club, Gor Mahia FC, where his strong partnership with Alphonce Omija caught the eye of national team head coach Benni McCarthy.
- Owino, 25, has played all 90 minutes in every Harambee Stars match at Chan, demonstrating his resilience and the coach's trust.
- He attributes his success to hard work, resilience, and strong communication and coordination within the team's defence, especially with club-mate Omija.
- Owino expressed his aspiration to secure a deal that would allow him to play in Europe in the next five to ten years, inspired by fellow Kenyan internationals Joseph Okumu and Brian Mandela.
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Harambee Stars Beat Morocco 1-0 to Qualify for CHAN 2024 Quarterfinals - August 2025
Kenya's Harambee Stars secured a 1-0 victory over Morocco's Atlas Lions in a CHAN 2024 Group A clash at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani on August 10, 2025, ending a 10-year dry spell against them. This win ensured Kenya's qualification for the quarterfinals of the tournament. However, due to severe safety and security breaches leading to overcrowding during the Morocco game, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) suspended ticket sales for all future fixtures at the stadium. This suspension affects the upcoming CHAN 2024 match between Kenya's Harambee Stars and Zambia's Chipolopolo. Defender Sylvester Owino has emerged as a pillar in the Harambee Stars backline during the ongoing African Nations Championship. A story title also states that President Ruto offered Sh2.5m for the team's clash against Zambia.
