New-look Harambee Stars face Lesotho test
McCarthy confident of building a strong team ahead of Afcon qualifiers...
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A youthful Harambee Stars squad, featuring several debutants, will face Lesotho in an international friendly in Pretoria today, as head coach Benni McCarthy uses the match to build a strong team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- Several players are set for their senior international debuts, including defenders Deon Woodman and Sydney Agina, winger Sammy Hena-Kamau, striker Micah Obiero, and goalkeeper Caleb Kramer.
- The friendly is crucial for preparations ahead of the September qualifiers, with Kenya having already qualified for the 2027 Afcon as co-hosts.
- Defender Eric Ouma returns to the national team after a long injury layoff, ready to mentor the younger players.
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