Austine Odhiambo returns to Harambee Stars squad for World Cup qualifiers
Odhiambo, who was omitted from the squad for Gambia and Seychelles fixtures, headlines the 24-man team that blends experience and new talent...
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Gor Mahia playmaker Austine Odhiambo has rejoined the Harambee Stars squad for the upcoming Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Burundi and Ivory Coast. Head coach Benni McCarthy named Odhiambo in the 24-man team after his previous omission raised eyebrows.
- Kenya will face Burundi on October 9 in Bujumbura and Ivory Coast on October 14 in Abidjan.
- New faces in the squad include England-based defender Vincent Harper from Walsall and striker Lawrence Okoth, who impressed with the U20 team.
- Captain Michael Olunga will lead the team, which also features midfielders Timothy Ouma and Alpha Onyango, and experienced defenders like Collins Sichenje.
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