Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against The Gambia and Seychelles, notably omitting key players like Austine Odhiambo and Eric “Marcelo” Ouma.

• Odhiambo, a midfielder for Gor Mahia, was a joint top scorer for Kenya at the recent African Nations Championship (CHAN) with two goals.
• Left back Eric “Marcelo” Ouma is out due to an injury sustained while playing for his Polish club, Raków Częstochowa.
• The squad includes several foreign-based players such as captain Michael Olunga, midfielder Richard Odada, and defender Collins Sichenje, with 22-year-old Job Ochieng receiving his first senior call-up.