McCarthy's Harambee Stars squad selection questioned again
McCarthy unveiled his squad as Kenya prepares to open its PAMOJA 2027 qualifying campaign against Eritrea and Guinea...
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Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy is facing scrutiny for his 38-man provisional squad selection for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, particularly the omission of several key players.
- Notable absentees include top scorer Moses Shumah, defender Eric Ouma, and midfielder Alpha Onyango, sparking debate among fans.
- The squad, however, sees the return of captain Michael Olunga and defender Joseph Okumu.
- New faces like midfielder Kevin Wangaya and forwards Louis Millard and Javan Ochieng have been called up, signaling McCarthy's intent to broaden the team's options.
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Harambee Stars Squad Announced for AFCON 2027 Qualifiers - September 2026
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has announced a 38-man provisional squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, facing scrutiny for the omission of several key players. Meanwhile, key players Michael Olunga and Joseph Okumu have returned to the national team squad for these qualifiers. The squad announcement comes as Kenyan champions Gor Mahia prepare to face reigning African champions Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League preliminary round at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday.
